What Is a Common Function of T₃ and T₄

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is a common function of T₃ and T₄?

• A)stimulate cells to metabolize faster
• B)muscle contraction
• C)cause the blood calcium to increase
• D)blood phosphate levels decrease
• E)cause an increase in the deposition of calcium in the bones

---

Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the synaptic vesicles of the neuron after being released into the synaptic cleft.

Opiate Drugs

A classification of narcotics derived from the opium poppy plant, often used for pain relief but also associated with a high potential for addiction and abuse.

Endorphins

Naturally occurring peptides in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have pain-relieving properties similar to morphine.