Multiple Choice
Which statement about the thyroid gland is true?
A) A goiter can only form under conditions of excess production of thyroxine.
B) In hyperthyroidism, an antibody binds to receptors for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) , causing uncontrolled release of thyroxine.
C) A goiter can only result from thyroxine deficiency.
D) A low metabolic rate is a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
E) In hyperthyroidism, blood levels of triiodothyronine are low.
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