Sometimes a medical condition is visible to the naked eye even if it does not involve the skin. A lack of the mineral ______ can

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Sometimes a medical condition is visible to the naked eye even if it does not involve the skin. A lack of the mineral ______ can

cause ______, which is such a disorder.
a) vitamin K; inadequate blood clotting
b) iodine; a goiter
c) potassium; pernicious anemia
d) sodium; hypertension

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Harman [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-01T01:24:39+03:00

Harman [31]4 years ago

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Answer:

The right answer should be b, but i apologize if i am wrong.

Explanation:

The lack of iodine causes thyroid enlargement and goiter. As the body's iodine levels fall, hypothyroidism may develop because iodine is needed for making thyroid hormone.