Substances that interfere with the utilization of iodine or with the function of the thyroid gland are called:
a. thyroxin interference aggregates
b. goitrogens
c. homeostatic decoupling agents
d. cretinoids
Answer: b. goitrogens
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a. anemia. b. hypertension. c. goiter. d. gout. e. depression.