If the Thyroid Gland Does Not Produce a Sufficient Amount

question 24

Multiple Choice

If the thyroid gland does not produce a sufficient amount of T₃ or T₄, the resting metabolic rate will

• A) increase.
• B) decrease.
• C) remain the same.

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