Q164
Small amounts of iodine are necessary in our diet to
A.
prevent pellagra
B.
stimulate pituitary gland
C.
stimulate clotting of blood
D.
compensate for underactive the thyroid gland
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Small amounts of iodine are necessary in our diet to compensate for underactive the thyroid gland. When blood levels of TSH rise, the thyroid gland uses iodine to make thyroid hormones. However, when your body is low in iodine, it can't make enough of them.