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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Overdose by thyroid hormones during childhood leads to:
A. Delayed sexual development
B. Early sexual maturation
C. Heart rhythm abnormalities
D. Acceleration of growth and bone differentiation
E. Deceleration of growth and bone differentiation

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Thyroid hormone is the tyrosine-based hormones and includes triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). The deficiency of this hormone leads to goiter. The functions of the aforementioned hormones include regulation of protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, growth of the long bones and adds to the basal metabolic rate.

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