Physiology · Endocrine System · Hard

Triiodothyronine

Meaning: The most active thyroid hormone, containing three iodine atoms, which raises metabolic rate.

In practice: Free triiodothyronine was checked because the patient had symptoms of an overactive thyroid.

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