What is an action of the thyroid hormone?Multiple ChoiceTo reduce the rate at which carbohydrates are utilizedTo inhibit responses of the nervous systemTo enhance the rate at which proteins are synthesizedTo inhibit the rate at which calcium enters body fluids

What is the action of the thyroid hormone thyroxine on the skeletal system?Multiple ChoiceTo increase cartilage production in the epiphyseal plate.To stimulate osteoclasts.To stimulate replacement of cartilage with bone in the epiphyseal plate.To remove calcium from bone.

Which of the following is a major effect of thyroid hormone?Multiple choice question.Decrease oxygen consumptionDecrease blood glucoseDecrease food intakePromote heat-generating (metabolic) reactions

In response to high blood calcium levels, the thyroid gland releases a hormone that works to lower blood calcium. This is an example of which endocrine control method?Multiple ChoiceChanging plasma levels of a substance stimulate a gland directly.The nervous system stimulates a gland directly.The hypothalamus and pituitary stimulate a peripheral endocrine gland.

All are functions of thyroid hormone except: Decreased Na+/K+ pump activity. Sets basal metabolic rate. Stimulates gluconeogenesis. Builds skeletal muscle proteins.

Select the functions of the thyroid gland.Multiple select question.Promote secondary sex characteristicsRegulate metabolic rateRegulate blood pressureHelp the body conserve waterParticipate in calcium homeostasis