Why did the TSH have NO effect on the BMR of the thyroidectomized rat?

A) The rat is missing its thyroid gland.
B) The rat is missing its pituitary gland.
C) The metabolism of the rat is already too high.
D) The metabolism of the rat is already too low.


Ans: A) The rat is missing its thyroid gland.

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