What Is the Response of the Thyroid Gland to an Iodine

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the response of the thyroid gland to an iodine deficiency?

• A) increase in its size to trap more iodine
• B) increase in its size to trap more thyroxine
• C) decreased release of thyroid-stimulating hormone.
• D) decreased release of thyroid-stimulating hormone

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