Deficiency of iodine in the diet results in ________ caused by ________.
A. atrophy of the thyroid gland; loss of negative feedback by thyroid hormones and increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels
B. a goiter; loss of negative feedback by thyroid hormones and increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels
C. atrophy of the thyroid gland; decreased sensitivity of receptors for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D. atrophy of the anterior pituitary gland; loss of negative feedback by thyroid hormones
E. a goiter; increased production of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and increased thyroid hormone levels
Answer: B
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