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In Biology / High School | 2014-03-14

Which statement is true about the thyroid hormones?

1. They increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body.
2. They control how quickly cells use energy.
3. They are not steroid hormones.
4. They are released by the parathyroid glands.

a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2
c. 1, 2, and 3
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Asked by Carleen68

Answer (3)

the correct answer is option 1

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

The answer would be a. Thyroid hormones control metabolism.

Answered by ashleymareh | 2024-06-10

Thyroid hormones increase metabolism and control energy usage in cells, and they are not steroid hormones. However, they are produced by the thyroid gland, not the parathyroid glands. Hence, the correct answer is option c: 1, 2, and 3.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-20