Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland and is a result of cancer.
• B)Goiter often occurs among populations living in areas that lack the mineral iodine.
• C)Iodine is required for normal function of the thyroid gland.
• D)Adding iodide to table salt has reduced the prevalence of goiter.

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