Human Biology, 14 Edition

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Chapter 16 - Section 16.3 - Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands - Check Your Progress - Page 343: 1

Answer

The thyroid stimulates metabolic reactions thus increasing the basal metabolic rate. These activities increase the heat production of the body that burns body fats.

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The thyroid stimulates metabolic reactions thus increasing the basal metabolic rate. These activities increase the heat production of the body that burns body fats.
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