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nelaaney

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What mineral is critical to the synthesis of thyroxine?
 
  a. Iron
  b. Copper
  c. Iodine
  d. Magnesium
  e. Manganese

Question 2

What is the primary function of the thyroid hormones?
 
  a. Precursors for hemoglobin synthesis
  b. Counteract a deficiency of goitrogens
  c. Control the rate of oxygen use by cells
  d. Regulate acetylcholine concentrations in the central nervous system
  e. Stimulation of the production of antibodies in response to antigens


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Silverbeard98

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


nelaaney

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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