Hypersecretion of Which of the Following Hormones Causes Increased Metabolic

question 75

Multiple Choice

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

• A)parathyroid hormone
• B)estrogen
• C)cortisol
• D)thyroid hormone
• E)growth hormone

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