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What is the role of TRH in thyroid physiology?
What is the role of TRH in thyroid physiology?
- Inhibits the production of T3 and T4
- Directly produces T3 and T4
- Regulates the binding of T3 and T4 to TBG and albumin
- Stimulates the secretion of TSH (correct)
Which hormone peaks by 12 hours of age after birth?
Which hormone peaks by 12 hours of age after birth?
- T4
- TSH (correct)
- T3
- TRH
What is the active form of thyroid hormone?
What is the active form of thyroid hormone?
- T3 (correct)
- T4
- TSH
- TRH
What happens to T4 and T3 levels during the first day of life after birth?
What happens to T4 and T3 levels during the first day of life after birth?
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What is the primary binding protein for T4 and T3?
What is the primary binding protein for T4 and T3?
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