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Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the hormone and its function? A: Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) regulates the blood calcium level B: In males, FSH and androgens regulate spermatogenesis C: Hyperthyroidism can lead to goitre D: Glucocorticoids are secreted in Adrenal Medulla E: Parathyroid hormone is regulated by circulated levels of sodium ions

A
  1. (C) and (E) only
B
  1. (A) and (B) only
C
  1. (B) and (C) only
D
  1. (A) and (D) only

Step-by-Step Solution

Statement A is correct: The thyroid gland secretes a protein hormone called thyrocalcitonin (TCT) which regulates the blood calcium levels . Statement B is correct: In males, FSH and androgens regulate spermatogenesis . Statement C is partially correct but less specific than A and B in this context (Exopthalmic goitre is a form of hyperthyroidism, but simple goitre is associated with hypothyroidism) . Statement D is incorrect: Glucocorticoids are secreted by the adrenal cortex, not the adrenal medulla . Statement E is incorrect: The secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) is regulated by circulating levels of calcium ions, not sodium ions .

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