Although Thyroid Hormone Levels Decrease with Advancing Age,which Mechanism Offsets

question 13

Multiple Choice

Although thyroid hormone levels decrease with advancing age,which mechanism offsets this output reduction?

• A) Decreased rate of thyroid hormone breakdown
• B) Increased level of calcium
• C) Increased level of phosphorus
• D) Decreased mineralocorticoids

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