Under Which Condition Would a Mammal's Thyroxine Levels Tend to Increase

question 89

Multiple Choice

Under which condition would a mammal's thyroxine levels tend to increase?

• A) Following childbirth in a female
• B) During torpor when body temperature drops 10°C‒20°C
• C) When blood glucose levels are high
• D) During sleep and rest
• E) When exposed to cold

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