A woman's physician has suggested that she eat iodized salt during pregnancy. On which of the following would you base your explanation for this suggestion?
A) Thyroid activity, which depends on iodine intake, increases during pregnancy.
B) Because of decreased thyroid activity during pregnancy, the thyroid does not produce as much as normal.
C) Progesterone formation is dependent on a high iodine intake.
D) Adrenal-gland activity during pregnancy decreases iodine's effectiveness.
A
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