A middle aged women visits a doctor complaining of irregular menses, weight loss, and recurrent diarrhea. On testing, a certain hormone comes out to be elevated. On questioning why she is experiencing such symptoms, the doctor informs that the hormone which is elevated regulates the basal metabolic rate and also water and electrolyte imbalance, which in turn affects the menstrual cycle. Which hormone is the doctor talking about?

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A middle aged women visits a doctor complaining of irregular menses, weight loss, and recurrent diarrhea. On testing, a certain hormone comes out to be elevated. On questioning why she is experiencing such symptoms, the doctor informs that the hormone which is elevated regulates the basal metabolic rate and also water and electrolyte imbalance, which in turn affects the menstrual cycle. Which hormone is the doctor talking about?, Cortisol, Aldosterone, Melatonin, Thyroid hormones

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Thyroid gland synthesize two hormones: thyroxine (T4) and tri iodothyronine (T3) under the influence of TSH (Thyroid Stimulating hormone). Thyroid hormones regulate Basal metabolic rate. These hormones also support the process of red blood cell formation. Thyroid hormones control the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats and maintain water and electrolyte balance. Abnormal high levels of hormone leads to a condition called hyperthyroidism which affects the body physiology.

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