The effect of increased T3 and T4 on the body is
a. increased oxygen consumption and use.
b. lowering of the basal metabolic rate.
c. decreased cardiac output.
d. increased parasympathetic response.
A
Both thyroid hormones impact the rate at which oxygen is used in the body and thus affect all metabolic processes in the body.
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