What Is the Primary Function of the Thyroid Hormones? ​

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the thyroid hormones? ​

• A)​They  act as precursors for hemoglobin synthesis.
• B)​They  counteract a deficiency of goitrogens.
• C)​They  control the rate of oxygen use by cells.
• D)​They  regulate acetylcholine concentrations in the central nervous system.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment is given only some of the time a behavior occurs, leading to more robust responses.

Primary Reinforcement

A stimulus that is inherently rewarding, satisfying a biological need or desire, such as food, water, or shelter.

Continuous Reinforcement

A type of learning in which a desired behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to faster acquisition of the behavior.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a behavior is reinforced only some of the time, leading to more resistant and persistent responses.