If a mammal did not obtain enough iodine in its diet, you might expect ________.
A) a decreased ability to produce thyroid hormones
B) a decrease in enzyme function
C) the animal to have weak bones
D) a decrease in muscle function

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Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism and growth. Without enough iodine, the animal's thyroid gland would not be able to produce enough thyroid hormones, leading to a decreased ability to produce them.

If a Mammal Did Not Obtain Enough Iodine in Its