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