Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Metabolic Rate
A
The rate at which you convert the energy stored in your food to your body
2
Q
What is thyroxine
A
The hormone made in thyroid gland
3
Q
What are the effects of thyroxine
A
Causes heart cells to contract more and causes proteins and carbohydrates to break down quicker. It increases the metabolic rate
4
Q
What does low levels of thyroxine cause
A
It stimulates TRH production in the hypothalamus and causes the pituitary gland to release TSH
5
Q
What does TSH do
A
It causes the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine
