Hyperactivity through glandular secretion is most directly related to ____________?
Correct answer: C. the thyroid gland
- A. the cerebellum
- B. the gonads
- C. the thyroid gland
- D. the adrenal medulla
Explanation
Excess secretion of thyroid hormones increases metabolic activity and can produce nervousness, restlessness, and hyperactivity. The adrenal medulla is linked mainly with the fight-or-flight response, not persistent glandular hyperactivity.
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