Which of the Following Statements Are True of Thyroxine (And

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of thyroxine (and T₃) and growth hormone (GH) ? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Thyroxine contains iodine and GH contains iron.
• B)Thyroxine increases the use of all food types for energy.
• C)GH increases the use of amino acids to produce energy.
• D)Both hormones increase the rate of mitosis in growing tissues.
• E)Both hormones increase the rate of protein synthesis in cells.
• F)Thyroxine is secreted throughout life, but GH is secreted only when the body is growing in height.

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