Thyroid hormones
A) regulate basal metabolic rate.
B) released from the thyroid gland immediately after synthesis.
C) contain chromium and zinc as structural cofactors.
D) are tropic.
E) none of these answers.

Question

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Thyroid hormones, specifically T3 and T4, are responsible for regulating the body's basal metabolic rate, which impacts energy expenditure and weight management.

Answer: B 
 Thyroid hormones are stored in the thyroid gland as thyroglobulin molecules and are released into circulation when needed.

Answer: E 
 Thyroid hormones do not contain chromium and zinc as structural cofactors.

Answer: D 
 Thyroid hormones are considered tropic hormones because they stimulate the release of other hormones from other endocrine glands, such as the release of TSH from the pituitary gland.

Thyroid Hormones