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USPshnik [31]
3 years ago
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A deficiency of _____ will cause the thyroid gland to enlarge and the person to become sluggish.

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Ksju [112]3 years ago
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Answer: iodine
<span><span>A deficiency of iodine will cause the thyroid gland to enlarge and the person to become sluggish. Noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland due to deficiency In iodine in the diet is known as goiter. Iodized salt provides plenty of iodine.</span></span>
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