Which effect is associated with thyroid replacement hormones such as levothyroxine (Levothroid)?
a. Increase in the metabolic rate of body tissues
b. Inhibition of gluconeogenesis
c. Decrease in utilization and mobilization of glycogen stores
d. Inhibition of protein synthesis and cell growth
ANS: A
Thyroid hormones act to increase the metabolic rate of body tissues, promote gluconeogenesis, and increase the utilization and mobilization of glycogen stores. They also stimulate protein syn-thesis, cell growth, and differentiation, and aid in development of the central nervous system.
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