Iodine deficiency causes:

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 RBCs formation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

If the thyroid gland is completely removed from a tadpole,then :-

The rate of metamorphosis is increased by .....

The highest concentration of iodine is found in the .....

Which gland is responsible for maintaining the basal metabolic rate $(BMR)$?