Thyroxine,produced by the Thyroid Gland,has a Greater Influence on the Basal

question 25

Multiple Choice

Thyroxine,produced by the thyroid gland,has a greater influence on the basal metabolic rate (BMR) than secretions from any other gland.The pituitary gland accounts for a 15% to 20% increase in the BMR during growth of children and adolescents.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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