NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
What is the role of thyroid hormones in the body's metabolism?
Options
- ARegulating the blood sugar levels
- BRegulating the water and electrolyte balance
- CControlling the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
- DRegulating the red blood cell formation
Correct answer
C. Controlling the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
Step-by-step solution
Thyroid hormones play an important role in the regulation of the basal metabolic rate. These hormones also support the process of red blood cell formation. Thyroid hormones control the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance is also influenced by thyroid hormones. Thyroid gland also secretes a protein hormone called thyrocalcitonin (TCT) which regulates the blood calcium levels.Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases the Ca2+ levels in the blood. PTH acts on bones an