Question

Sometimes a medical condition is visible to the naked eye even if it does not involve the skin. A lack of the mineral ______ can cause ______, which is such a disorder.

a) vitamin K; inadequate blood clotting
b) iodine; a goiter
c) potassium; pernicious anemia
d) sodium; hypertension

Answer 1

The right answer should be b, but i apologize if i am wrong.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lack of iodine causes thyroid enlargement and goiter. As the body's iodine levels fall, hypothyroidism may develop because iodine is needed for making thyroid hormone.