Which of the Following Is Not an Effect of Thyroid

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an effect of thyroid hormone?

• A) increased metabolic rate
• B) increased tissue responsiveness to catecholamines
• C) increased absorption of iodine from the digestive tract into the blood
• D) normal growth
• E) normal development of the nervous system

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