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N4B1Q48 Hypothyroidism

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Cedrick
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06/21/06 - 02:59 PM

Triiodothyronine T3 is more potent than thyroxine T4 for the treatment of hypothyroidism because of which of the following ? a.-active transport into the target cells b.-greater accumulation in mitochondria c.-greater receptor affinity d.-higher oral bioavailability e.-longer plasma half life sticking out tongue

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06/21/06 - 03:46 PM

C? not sure...

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06/21/06 - 04:49 PM

C.

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06/21/06 - 05:13 PM

Don't know
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06/21/06 - 05:30 PM

I do know that T4 is converted to T3 and that is why I am confused

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06/21/06 - 05:46 PM

It has to be

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06/21/06 - 06:10 PM

A looks good too shocked

dang help !!!

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06/21/06 - 07:56 PM

Agree with C

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06/21/06 - 08:47 PM

T3 has greater receptor affinity...

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06/21/06 - 09:01 PM

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C, this question has been discussed.

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10/01/06 - 11:40 AM

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thanks, I got this one wrong
so T3 has greater receptor affinity than T4!

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