Question

Assertion (A): Lack of insulin or thyroid hormone increases blood cholesterol, whereas excess thyroid hormone decreases it. Reason (R): These effects are probably caused by changes in the degree of activation of specific enzymes responsible for the metabolism of lipid substances.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Thyroid hormone is the “metabolic furnace.” High heat (excess hormone) burns off the cholesterol.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A