Which one of the following statements about T3 is FALSE? 1)  It is thought to be the most active thyroid hormone. 2)  It may be elevated to a greater extent than T4 in hyperthyroidism. 3)  It is not bound to serum proteins. 4)  It is commonly decreased in patients with nonthyroidal illness

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Problem 3VCQ: Figure 37.14 Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive. Hypothyroidism...
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Which one of the following statements about T3 is FALSE?

1)  It is thought to be the most active thyroid hormone.

2)  It may be elevated to a greater extent than T4 in hyperthyroidism.

3)  It is not bound to serum proteins.

4)  It is commonly decreased in patients with nonthyroidal illness.

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