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Hyperthyroidism is associated with a A. Positive nitrogen balance. B. Decreased urinary excretion of calcium. C. Clinical picture consistent with excessive beta adrenoceptor stimulation. D. Diminished heat tolerance. E. Rise in the level of thyroxine-binding protein in plasma.

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A. False It is negative due to muscle wasting. 

B. False It rises due to liberation of calcium from bone. 

C. True Beta adrenoceptor blocking drugs relieve such features, e.g. tachycardia. 

D. True Heat intolerance is due to the increased heat production. 

E. False The protein levels are normal but they bind more thyroxine.



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