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Human Endocrine System
Question

Choose the set of wrong statements with regard to functions of the thyroid gland from the following.

a. Regulation of the basal metabolic rate. 

b. Support the process of red blood cell formation. 

c. Control the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, but not fats. 

d. Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance.

e. Regulation of calcium levels by a steroid hormone, TCT.

 

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Solution

Thyroid hormones control the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, and fats.

Thyroid gland also secretes a protein hormone called thyrocalcitonin (TCT) which regulates the blood calcium levels.

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