Select the numbers of the descriptors below that correctly describe the hormone thyroxine. Produced in the parathyroid gland Produced in the thyroid gland Increases the rate of fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism Increases the rate of calcium ion absorption Controlled by positive feedback Controlled by negative feedback Insufficiency results in fatigue and weight gain Insufficiency results in excess energy and weight loss Record your answers in ascending (lowest to highest) order.

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Stress

Stress is defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with emotional or mental pressure. Any event or action that makes a person annoyed, furious, or nervous can trigger it. Chemical changes in the body caused by stress can cause blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and heart rate to rise.