Home
Class 11
BIOLOGY
The hormone which controls the rate of b...

The hormone which controls the rate of body metabolism is

A

Thyroxin

B

Insulin

C

ACTH

D

HGH

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
A
Thyroid gland is butterfly shaped and located just inferior to the larynx. Hormones of the thyroid gland are tridothyronine `(T_3)`thyroxin (tetraidothyronine or `T_4`). Thyroid hormones increases basal metabolic rate, the rate of oxygen consumption under standard or basal conditions, by stimulating the use of cellular oxygen to produce ATP.
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

If 'X' is a hormone which controls the carbohydrate metabolism in the body and 'Y' is a hormone which controls the secretion of 'X', then 'X' arid 'Y' are

Name the hormone which controls BMR

The hormone which controls the process of burning of fats, proteins and carbohydrates to liberate energy in the body is

The hormone which controls the process of burning of fats, protiens, and carbohydrates and liberates energy in the body is:

The hormone which regulates the basal metabolism in our body is secretd from

select the hormone which controls the diunal rhythm of our body

Which hormone controls the ovulation?