Thyroid gland requires high amount of:
Correct answer: C. Iodine
- A. Phosphate
- B. Calcium
- C. Iodine
- D. Sodium
Explanation
Iodine is essential to maintain a healthy thyroid. Iodine is the critical 'ingredient' for the production of thyroid hormones.
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