What Is Not a Cause of Hypothyroidism

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Multiple Choice

What is not a cause of hypothyroidism?

• A) lack of TRH
• B) iodine-deficient diet
• C) Grave's disease
• D) lack of an enzyme necessary for one of the steps in the synthesis and release of thyroid hormone.

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