Thyroid Hormones Metabolic Pathways Mechanism of Action

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Which cellular component is known to increase in cells due to the action of thyroid hormones?

Lysosomes

Endoplasmic reticulum

Mitochondria (correct)

Ribosomes

What is the main function of increasing Na-K pump activity by thyroid hormones?

Glucose absorption

Oxygen consumption (correct)

Cardiac output

Heat production

Which of the following is NOT a metabolic effect of thyroid hormones?

Protein synthesis

Gluconeogenesis

Glycogenolysis

Glucose absorption (correct)

How do thyroid hormones impact body growth?

Enhancing protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which system is influenced by the growth and development of the CNS due to thyroid hormones?

Nervous system Signup and view all the answers

How do thyroid hormones affect protein metabolism?

Stimulate protein synthesis and amino acid uptake by tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the non-metabolic effect of thyroid hormones on growth?

Stimulate growth hormone secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hypothyroidism on the nervous system?

Is associated with mental retardation and depressed brain development Signup and view all the answers

How do thyroid hormones affect the heart?

Increase beta adrenergic receptors Signup and view all the answers

What role do thyroid hormones play in reproduction?

Promote normal development of testes and ovaries Signup and view all the answers

Thyroid Hormones Metabolic Pathways Mechanism of Action

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Which cellular component is known to increase in cells due to the action of thyroid hormones?

What is the main function of increasing Na-K pump activity by thyroid hormones?

Which of the following is NOT a metabolic effect of thyroid hormones?

How do thyroid hormones impact body growth?

Which system is influenced by the growth and development of the CNS due to thyroid hormones?

How do thyroid hormones affect protein metabolism?

What is the non-metabolic effect of thyroid hormones on growth?

What is the effect of hypothyroidism on the nervous system?

How do thyroid hormones affect the heart?

What role do thyroid hormones play in reproduction?

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