In the negative feedback loop controlling thyroid hormone, a high level of thyroxine
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. inhibits the release of TRH and TSH
- Step 1: Negative feedback reduces the stimulus. Step 2. High thyroxine shuts down TSH release. Answer: inhibits TRH and TSH. Why not the others: Positive feedback would amplify.
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