Which Statement About Thyroxine Is True

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which statement about thyroxine is true?

• A) It is water-soluble.
• B) It inhibits amino acid uptake and protein synthesis.
• C) Its main target in the body is the thyroid gland.
• D) It elevates metabolic rate.
• E) An overabundance of it during early development causes cretinism.

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