If a Mammal Did Not Obtain Enough Iodine in Its

question 12

Multiple Choice

If a mammal did not obtain enough iodine in its diet, you might expect ________.

• A) a decreased ability to produce thyroid hormones
• B) a decrease in enzyme function
• C) the animal to have weak bones
• D) a decrease in muscle function

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Definitions:

-Penia

A suffix used in medical terminology to denote a deficiency or decrease in the number of something, as in "leukopenia" (decrease in white blood cells).

Thromb/o

A prefix meaning clot, often used in medical terms related to blood clotting.

-Emia

A suffix in medical terminology indicating a condition of the blood.

-Ergy

A suffix often used in scientific terms to denote work or energy.