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Basal metabolic rate (BMR) Flashcards

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What glands are involved in BMR

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Thyroid gland and the pituitary gland

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What hormones do thyroid gland and pituitary gland produce

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  • Thyroid gland = Thyroxine

- Pituitary gland = TSH

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How do these hormones interact to control BMR

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If thyroxine levels rise, TSH levels fall. If thyroxine levels fall, TSH levels rise
TSH stimulates the production of thyroxine

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What does TSH stand for

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Thyroid stimulating hormone

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