Radioactive Iodide May Be Used to Treat Hyperthyroidism Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

Radioactive iodide may be used to treat hyperthyroidism because:

• A) it inhibits conversion of L-thyroxine to L-triiodothyronine.
• B) it reduces synthesis of thyroid hormones.
• C) it destroys functional thyroid tissue.
• D) it depletes thyroid hormone stores.

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