Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The development of tolerance to heat due to increased production of thyroid hormone.

Introduction: The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland ventrally located in the neck region. It releases the thyroid hormones, which is important for different physiological activities like maintaining basal metabolic rate and so on. The gland is also the site for the maturation of T lymphocytes.

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