T4
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T4 is a thyroid hormone, thyroxine, the main hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
It regulates metabolism, energy, and growth throughout the body.
Blood tests measure T4 levels to diagnose thyroid disorders: Her T4 was low, indicating hypothyroidism.
T4 converts to the more active T3 in tissues.
The name comes from its four iodine atoms.
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Insufficient thyroid hormone production