Which of the following statements is false?
A. Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland and is a result of cancer.
B. Adding iodide to table salt has reduced the prevalence of goiter.
C. Iodine is required for normal function of the thyroid gland.
D. Goiter often occurs among populations living in areas that lack the mineral iodine.
Answer: A
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