Iodine Used for Thyroxine Synthesis

Question

Iodine used for thyroxine synthesis
A) Comes almost exclusively from food or iodized salt
B) Derives from body fat stores
C) Comes mostly from drinks
D) Com es from the air
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Iodine, essential for thyroxine synthesis, is primarily obtained from dietary sources, including food and iodized salt. The body does not have significant stores in fat, nor does it significantly derive iodine from drinks or the air.