Iodine,colloid,and Goiter Refer to Which Gland

Question

Iodine,colloid,and goiter refer to which gland?
A) Pancreas
B) Parathyroid
C) Thyroid
D) Neurohypophysis

Accepted Answer

Iodine is an essential nutrient for the thyroid gland, which produces hormones involved in metabolism. A colloid is a substance found within the thyroid gland that contains iodine and other molecules used to produce thyroid hormones. A goiter is a condition where the thyroid gland enlarges, often due to iodine deficiency. Therefore, iodine, colloid, and goiter all refer to the thyroid gland.