A newly developed drug works by blocking thyroid hormone receptors throughout the body. Which of the following would be expected to occur in a patient who is taking this drug?

-changes in metabolism

-decreased resorption of bone

-increased uptake of glucose by body cells

-inability to release cortisol

-production of more dilute urine

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Konner Franco

3 January, 21:00

A newly developed drug works by blocking thyroid hormone receptors throughout the body. Which of the following would be expected to occur in a patient who is taking this drug?

-changes in metabolism

-decreased resorption of bone

-increased uptake of glucose by body cells

-inability to release cortisol

-production of more dilute urine

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River Jordan · Answer 1

Changes in metabolism

Explanation:

Thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid glands located in the base of the neck.

This hormone plays a major role in the metabolism by regulating metabolic rate, growth and development of the human body.

Its functioning depends on good supply of iodine.

When a drug that blocks thyroid hormone receptor is taken, changes in the patients metabolism is expected to occur.