10 Questions
Which thyroid hormone is significantly less biologically active than T3?
T4
What percentage of T3 and T4 is protein-bound?
T3: 99% T4: <99%
What happens to only free (unbound) T3 and T4?
They diffuse into cells
Which hormone has a greater affinity for thyroid hormone receptors?
T3
What does an increase in basal metabolic rate lead to?
Increase in oxygen consumption by tissues
Which factor does thyroid hormones NOT affect according to the text?
Digestive function
What does FT4 stand for in TFTs?
Free T4
In the IBW calculation, how much weight do males gain for every inch over 5 feet?
2.3 Kg
Which hormone is used to determine Hyper and Hypo states in TFTs?
TSH
Which hormone's biological effects include regulating sleep and skin maintenance?
T3
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