Which of These Statements Is True of Tetraiodothyronine

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true of tetraiodothyronine?

• A) It is a hormone that helps the body handle stress.
• B) It is a hormone that contains four iodine atoms.
• C) It produces cretinism if hypersecretion occurs.
• D) It produces Cushing syndrome if hypersecretion occurs.

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Fungi

A kingdom of organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are characterized by a lack of chlorophyll and reproduction through spores.

Protists

A diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, mostly unicellular, that are not animals, plants, or fungi, including algae, amoebas, and others.

Primary Consumer

An animal that eats producers (e.g., plants or algae).

Decomposer

Organisms, primarily bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organic material, contributing to nutrient recycling in ecosystems.