What Is the Greatest Importance of Elemental Iodine to Humans

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the greatest importance of elemental iodine to humans? 

• A) Iodine deficiency can cause goiter, which can lead to deafness. 
• B) Iodine is useful as a disinfectant. 
• C) Iodine deficiency can cause kwashiorkor. 
• D) Iodine deficiency can cause blindness.

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Definitions:

Consequent

The outcome or result in a conditional statement that logically follows from the antecedent, given the antecedent is true.

Hypothetical Proposition

A statement or proposition based on hypothesis rather than firm evidence, used in logical and philosophical arguments.

Converse

In logic and mathematics, the converse of a statement is formed by reversing its terms and predicate, often producing a different statement.

Disjunctive Proposition

A statement that uses 'or' to connect two or more alternatives, where at least one must be true.