Statement-$1$: Cortisol hormone helps in erythropoiesis.
Statement-$2$: Cortisol hormone increases $\text{BMR}$.

• A
  Statement-$1$ is correct & statement-$2$ is incorrect.
• B
  Statement-$2$ is correct & statement-$1$ is incorrect.
• C
  Both statements are correct.
• D
  Both statements are incorrect.