Iodine Is Added to Table Salt to Help Prevent Deficiencies

question 36

Multiple Choice

Iodine is added to table salt to help prevent deficiencies of an essential mineral needed for the proper function of the

• A) parathyroid glands.
• B) adrenal glands.
• C) thyroid glands.
• D) the endocrine pancreas.
• E) the exocrine pancreas.

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