Unlike hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism:

A) results in a decreased cardiac output.
B) causes a decrease in the metabolic rate.
C) causes an increase in oxygen demand.
D) often results in acute myxedema coma.


Answer: C) causes an increase in oxygen demand.

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