Hypersecretion of Which of the Following Hormones Causes Increased Metabolic

question 170

Multiple Choice

Hypersecretion of which of the following hormones causes increased metabolic rate, sensitivity to heat, weight loss, and exophthalmos?

• A) PTH (parathyroid hormone)
• B) Estrogen
• C) Cortisol
• D) Thyroid hormone
• E) GH (growth hormone)

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