Asked by Edouard Fils 2 Mankong on Jul 05, 2024
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Because thyroid hormone increases the body's ____ rate, a deficiency typically causes fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold temperature, and weight gain.
A) calcium uptake
B) water reabsorption
C) metabolic
D) glucose storage
E) kidney filtration
Metabolic Rate
The rate at which an organism converts food and oxygen into energy and waste products, influencing its speed of growth, reproduction, and aging.
Thyroid Hormone
A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.
Glucose Storage
The process by which glucose is stored in the body, primarily in the liver and muscles, in the form of glycogen for later use as energy.
- Identify the distinct roles played by different endocrine glands and their corresponding hormones.
- Comprehend the role of hormones in the regulation of metabolism and the maintenance of energy equilibrium.
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Christina PsellasJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Thyroid hormone is responsible for increasing the body's metabolic rate, so a deficiency would lead to a slower metabolism and symptoms such as fatigue, sensitivity to cold, and weight gain. The other options (calcium uptake, water reabsorption, glucose storage, and kidney filtration) are not directly affected by thyroid hormone deficiency.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinct roles played by different endocrine glands and their corresponding hormones.
- Comprehend the role of hormones in the regulation of metabolism and the maintenance of energy equilibrium.