Iodide in the blood is trapped by the
A. pituitary gland and incorporated into calcitonin.
B. pancreas and incorporated into insulin.
C. adrenal glands and incorporated into aldosterone.
D. thyroid gland and incorporated into thyroxine.
Answer: D
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What population areas are at increased risk of iodine deficiency?
What will be an ideal response?
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