A severe systemic illness that causes decreased peripheral conversion of T4 to T3, an increased conversion of T3 to the inactive rT3, and decreased binding of thyroid hormones is known as:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Euthyroid sick syndrome is hypothyroidism associated with protein-calorie malnutrition, surgical trauma, myocardial infarction, chronic renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, anorexia nervosa, cirrhosis, thermal injury, or sepsis.After the underlying cause is treated, the condition is usually resolved.

A Severe Systemic Illness That Causes Decreased Peripheral Conversion of T4