What is the function of thyroid hormone?

A. Bone reabsorption
B. Increase metabolic rate
C. Water retention
D. Tissue growth


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. connect the top and bottom halves of the heart. B. guide the inferior vena cava into the right atrium. C. shunt blood from the right atrium to the left atrium. D. take blood from the coronary circulation to the right atrium. E. guide the aorta out of the heart.

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