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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