Question

fill in the blank question a lack of iodine in the diet prevents the thyroid gland from producing t3 and t4. the thyroid continues to be stimulated by tsh, which cause the thyroid gland to enlarge, resulting in a

Explanation:

Iodine - deficiency causes the thyroid gland to enlarge as it tries to produce thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) despite the lack of iodine while being stimulated by TSH (thyroid - stimulating hormone). This condition is called a goiter.

Answer:

goiter