1. In thyrotoxicosis (Basedow’s diisease) excessive secretion of thyroid thyroxine hormone is observed and it is often accompanied by the increase in body tem- perature. Explain the reason for the increase in body temperature in this disease. For this purpose: a) draw the scheme of the process that maintains the temperature of the body; b) name the mechanism of the thyroxine effect on this process;

1. In thyrotoxicosis (Basedow’s diisease) excessive secretion of thyroid thyroxine hormone is observed and it is often accompanied by the increase in body tem- perature. Explain the reason for the increase in body temperature in this disease. For this purpose: a) draw the scheme of the process that maintains the temperature of the body; b) name the mechanism of the thyroxine effect on this process;

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter16: The Body's System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5ACQ: Figure 16.14 Goiter, a disease caused by iodine deficiency, results in the inability of the thyroid...

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