What is the effect of iodine deficiency on the thyroid gland?

What is the effect of iodine deficiency on the thyroid gland?
  1. Causes normal rate of hormone synthesis
  2. Causes hypothyroidism
  3. Causes hyperthyroidism
  4. None of the above

Solution

Iodine is essential for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in the thyroid.

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