Graves' disease is a condition in which some of the body's antibodies mimic thyroid-stimulating hormone and cause overactivity of the thyroid gland. What consequences would this have for neurons in the body, and how would metabolic rate be affected? Would you expect someone with Graves' disease to feel chillier or warmer than someone who was unaffected?
What will be an ideal response?
Neurons would generate more sodium/potassium pumps and produce more heat. Metabolic rate would rise. Individuals with Graves' disease often feel warm.
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