A deficiency in dietary iodine can cause

A. a low metabolic rate.
B. congenital hypothyroidism (cretinism).
C. a goiter.
D. a slowing of mental functions.
E. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: E

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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