Which of the Following Is Not an Effect of Thyroid

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an effect of thyroid hormone?

• A) increased metabolic rate
• B) increased tissue responsiveness to catecholamines
• C) increased absorption of iodine from the digestive tract into the blood
• D) normal growth
• E) normal development of the nervous system

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Definitions:

Aspartic Acid

An amino acid with the formula C4H7NO4, important in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Histidine

An essential amino acid important in many proteins, playing a key role in enzymes and the buffering of pH in blood.

Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid that is a precursor to neurotransmitters and must be obtained through diet.

Tyrosine

An amino acid that is a building block of protein, essential for protein synthesis in humans.