Asked by amanda kozlek on Jul 04, 2024
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What serves as the positive stimulus in the control of thyroid hormone secretion?
A) increased metabolic rate
B) high thyroid hormone levels in blood
C) low thyroid hormone levels in blood
D) high thyroid releasing hormones in blood
E) action potential in neurosecretory cells
Thyroid Hormone
Hormones produced by the thyroid gland that regulate metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.
Metabolic Rate
The rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic functions at rest; influenced by age, gender, weight, muscle mass, and activity level.
Neurosecretory Cells
Specialized neurons that produce and release hormones into the blood or surrounding tissue, bridging the nervous and endocrine systems.
- Familiarize oneself with the function of hormones in metabolic regulation and the sustenance of energy homeostasis.
- Elucidate the feedback loops that control endocrine system functioning.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the function of hormones in metabolic regulation and the sustenance of energy homeostasis.
- Elucidate the feedback loops that control endocrine system functioning.
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