Multiple Choice
What conditions are prevented through the use of iodized salt?
8. Water and Minerals
Trace Minerals: Fluoride and Iodine
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Which trace mineral assists with the production of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)?
A
Iodine
B
Fluoride
C
Iron
D
Calcium
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Understand that thyroid hormones, specifically triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), require a specific trace mineral for their synthesis.
Recall that the thyroid gland incorporates this trace mineral into the molecular structure of T3 and T4 hormones.
Identify the trace mineral that is essential for the production of these hormones by considering the options: Iodine, Fluoride, Iron, and Calcium.
Recognize that Iodine is the key trace mineral used by the thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4 hormones.
Conclude that among the given options, Iodine is the correct answer because it directly assists in the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
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