What Happens to Most of the Secreted T4

question 200

Multiple Choice

What happens to most of the secreted T4?

• A) it is phagocytized by target tissues.
• B) it is converted into T3 after being peripherally stripped of one of its I atoms.
• C) it is the major biologically active form of thyroid hormone at the cellular level.
• D) it is split to form two DIT molecules, which are excreted in the urine.
• E) it is permitted to exert its full biological effect as a result of epinephrine's permissive actions.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experimental or observational study that is manipulated or categorized to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Covariance Value

A measure indicating the extent to which two random variables change together, where a positive value implies direct correlation, and a negative value an inverse correlation.

Least Squares Regression

A statistical method used to determine the line of best fit by minimizing the sum of squares of the differences between observed values and the values predicted by the model.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical measure that quantifies the degree of correlation or linear relationship between two variables, ranging from -1 to 1.