Thyroid hormones (TH) normally travel in the blood both free and bound to TH-binding proteins. What would you expect to see in the blood work of a patient who had a deficiency of TH-binding protein?
A) Normal free TH levels and low bound TH levels
B) Low free TH levels and low bound TH levels
C) Low free TH levels and normal bound TH levels
D) Normal free TH levels and normal bound TH levels

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In a patient with a deficiency of TH-binding protein, the amount of TH that can be bound is reduced, leading to lower levels of bound TH. However, the body regulates the production of thyroid hormones to maintain normal levels of free TH, which are crucial for normal physiological functions.

Thyroid Hormones (TH) Normally Travel in the Blood Both Free