Zoology-Endocrine Glands

NEET Zoology Endocrine Glands MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

If the thyroid gland secretes hormones that increase the basal metabolic rate (BMR) by 20%, what is the new BMR if the original BMR was 1500 kcal/day?

A

1800 kcal/day

B

1700 kcal/day

C

1600 kcal/day

D

2000 kcal/day

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

An increase of 20% on a basal metabolic rate of 1500 kcal/day results in a new rate of 1800 kcal/day (1500 + 0.2 * 1500 = 1800). The thyroid hormones regulate this basal metabolic rate as mentioned in the NCERT.

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