A Deficiency in Which of the Following Minerals Leads to Thyroid

question 67

Multiple Choice

A deficiency in which of the following minerals leads to thyroid enlargement and a decrease in the metabolic rate?

• A) Potassium
• B) Iodine
• C) Calcium
• D) Phosphorus

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