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Which consequence results when the temperature compensation mechanism fails within thyroid feedback loops?

A)Hyperthyroidism from unchecked T3/T4 release
B)Hypothyroidism from decreased T3/T4 synthesis
C)Goiter as TSH stimulates thyroid growth
D)Pituitary adenoma formation inhibits hormones

💡 Explanation

Temperature typically regulates thyroid hormone production. If compensation fails, negative feedback is disrupted, leading to unchecked T3/T4 release stimulating metabolism, culminating in hyperthyroidism, because the releasing axis is amplified; therefore it is not hypothyroidism, rather than normal thyroid levels.

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