Which Is the Most Common Cause of Iodine Deficiency

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Multiple Choice

Which is the most common cause of iodine deficiency?

• A) insufficient intake of iodine from foods
• B) over-consumption of other trace elements
• C) over-consumption of anti-thyroid substances
• D) pituitary deficiencies of thyroid-stimulating hormone

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Definitions:

Alarm Reaction

The initial phase in the body's response to stress, mobilizing resources to face the threat or challenge.

Tend-And-Befriend

A behavior exhibited by some animals, including humans, as a stress response, where individuals seek social affiliation and nurturing activities to reduce stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) of the body to stress, identified by Hans Selye.

Endorphins

Neurotransmitters produced by the body to relieve pain and stress, often associated with feelings of euphoria.