Thyroid Feedback Loops - High Metabolic Rate

Question 1

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Answer 1

1. High metabolic rate stimulates the pituitary to release less TSH

Question 2

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Answer 2

2. Less release of TSH stimulates the thyroid to release less thyroxin into the blood

Question 3

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Answer 3

3. Low thyroxin levels decrease the metabolic rate until it becomes normal

Question 4

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4. Normal metabolic rate stimulates the pituitary to stop the low secretion of TSH and normal amounts are released again