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What is the main function of Thyroxine-binding globulin in the plasma?
What is the main function of Thyroxine-binding globulin in the plasma?
- To bind only small amounts of thyroid hormones
- To act as a reservoir for thyroid hormones (correct)
- To convert T3 to T4
- To increase the secretion of TSH
Which plasma protein has the smallest capacity but binds the most T4?
Which plasma protein has the smallest capacity but binds the most T4?
- Thyroxine-binding prealbumin
- Thyroxine-binding globulin (correct)
- Albumin
- Prealbumin
What is the percentage distribution of T3 in the thyroid follicle?
What is the percentage distribution of T3 in the thyroid follicle?
- 33%
- 35%
- 3%
- 7% (correct)
What is the function of deiodinase in the thyroid follicle?
What is the function of deiodinase in the thyroid follicle?
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What is the main source of free biologically active thyroid hormones in the plasma?
What is the main source of free biologically active thyroid hormones in the plasma?
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What is the primary function of reverse T3 (RT3) in hormone production?
What is the primary function of reverse T3 (RT3) in hormone production?
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What is the major function of albumin in plasma concerning thyroid hormones?
What is the major function of albumin in plasma concerning thyroid hormones?
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What is the primary role of prealbumin (Transthyretin) in thyroid hormone binding?
What is the primary role of prealbumin (Transthyretin) in thyroid hormone binding?
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What happens to remaining DIT and MIT in the thyroid follicle?
What happens to remaining DIT and MIT in the thyroid follicle?
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