Thyroid Hormones

question 40

Multiple Choice

Thyroid hormones

• A) regulate basal metabolic rate
• B) are released from the thyroid gland immediately after synthesis
• C) contain chromium and zinc as structural cofactors
• D) are tropic
• E) none of these

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Specialized cells located in the body that detect and respond to stimuli by sending signals to the brain.

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