The effects of thyroid hormone on peripheral tissue include
A) decreased oxygen consumption.
B) decreased heart rate.
C) increased sensitivity to sympathetic stimulation.
D) increased activity of osteoclasts.
E) All of these answers are correct.

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Thyroid hormone increases the sensitivity of peripheral tissue to sympathetic stimulation, leading to increased metabolic rate, heart rate, and contractility of the heart.

Answer: D
 Thyroid hormone increases the activity of osteoblasts, not osteoclasts, leading to increased bone turnover and bone growth.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Choice C.

The Effects of Thyroid Hormone on Peripheral Tissue Include