1) enlarged thyroid gland due to dietary iodine deficiency. Draw out the H-P-T axis to illustrate changes in TRH, TSH, TH What causes enlargement of thyroid gland?

2) due to dietary iodine deficiency. The lack of TH causes problem in growth, neurological defects, short stature, and disproportional body size.How can this condition be prevented?

Why does lack of TH cause growth and brain development problems?

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Answer 1 The most common cause of thyroid enlargement is the nutritional deficiency of iodine required to produce thyroid hormones If there is not eno... View the full answer