Which of the Following Is True About Endemic Goiters

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about endemic goiters?

• A) They are caused by a lack of iodine in the diet.
• B) They are caused by a thyroid tumor.
• C) They can result in weight loss.
• D) They are restricted to specific geographic areas.
• E) Both A and D are true.

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Definitions:

Neutrality Acts

A series of laws passed in the 1930s by the United States Congress aimed at keeping the nation out of future conflicts, by limiting its involvement in foreign wars and prohibiting arms sales to belligerents.

Belligerents

Parties engaged in conflict or warfare, whether nations, groups, or individuals, characterized by active hostility.

Arms Sales

The business or act of buying and selling military weapons and equipment, either between countries or to non-state actors.

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