In humans, a condition known as thyrotoxicosis
A) causes accumulation of water in subcutaneous fat.
B) is caused by lack of iodine.
C) lowers metabolic rate.
D) is a result of excessive thyroid hormone activity.
E) lowers heart rate and decreases blood pressure.

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Thyrotoxicosis is characterized by an excess of thyroid hormones in the body, which increases metabolic rate, heart rate, and blood pressure, opposite to the effects described in options A, B, C, and E.

In Humans, a Condition Known as Thyrotoxicosis