An iodine deficiency in the diet can lead to an inadequate production of thyroid hormones. What is the result if this occurs in an infant or developing fetus?
A) Down's syndrome
B) mental retardation
C) Tourette's syndrome
D) accelerated body growth

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An iodine deficiency during pregnancy can cause irreversible brain damage and lead to mental retardation in the developing fetus. It can also cause cretinism, which results in stunted physical and mental growth. Down's syndrome and Tourette's syndrome have genetic causes and are not related to iodine deficiency. Accelerated body growth is not associated with an iodine deficiency.

An Iodine Deficiency in the Diet Can Lead to an Inadequate