
Statement I: Thyroxine regulates the basal metabolic rate
Statement II: Thyrocalcitonin plays an important role in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels in blood.
The correct option among the following is
Statement II: Thyrocalcitonin plays an important role in maintaining the calcium and phosphate levels in blood.

Important Questions on Chemical Control and Coordination









Which of the following are not the effects of parathyroid hormone?
(a) Stimulates the process of bone resorption.
(b) Decreases level in blood.
(c) Reabsorption of by renal tubules.
(d) Decreases the absorption of from digested food.
(e) Increases metabolism of carbohydrates.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:


Match the following.
Set-I | Set-II | ||
(A) | Cretinism | (I) | Adult hypothyroidism |
(B) | Simple goitre | (II) | Congenital hypothyroidism |
(C) | Cushing's syndrome | (III) | Iodine deficient diet-induced hypothyroidism |
(D) | Myxedema | (IV) | Hypersecretion of glucocorticoids |
The correct match is






Which of the following are NOT under the control of thyroid hormone?
A. Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance
B. Regulation of basal metabolic rate
C. Normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle
D. Development of immune system
E. Support the process of R.B.C.s formation
Choose the correct answer from the given options:

Study the following statements about hormones
Thyroxine and cortisol stimulate erythropoiesis.
Oxytocin and progesterone are identical in function regarding maintenance of pregnancy.
Aldosterone and atrial natriuretic peptide are antagonistic regarding renal reabsorption of Na.
Luteinizing hormone is a cholesterol derivative.
Select the correct statement.


