The Functions of Thyroxine and T? Include All of These

question 53

Multiple Choice

The functions of thyroxine and T? include all of these except:

• A)they increase the rate of protein synthesis within cells
• B)they increase the use of all three food types for energy production
• C)they increase the rate of mitosis in growing organs
• D)they are necessary for both physical and mental growth

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