Absence of iodine in the diet leads to multiple choice a. hypoparathyroidism. b. hypothyroidism. c. hypocalcemia. d. hypoglycemia. e. hypoxemia.

The correct answer is B. hypothyroidism

Explanation:

In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland is not able to maintain an appropriate level of thyroid hormone in the blood. Thyroid hormone plays an important role in body metabolism and it also helps in proper growth and development of the body.

For the synthesis of thyroid hormone iodine is a very necessary mineral. 70-80% of all the iodine in the body is present in the thyroid gland which helps in making thyroid hormone. Iodine is obtained through diet and absence of iodine in the diet can lead to hypothyroidism in the body.

B. hypothyroidism

Explanation:

Iodine is one of the important nutrients of the human food as it plays some important role in the human body one of which is that iodine is involved in the formation of thyroxine hormone produced by the thyroid gland.

The thyroxine hormone-regulated many functions of the body like it maintains and regulates the metabolism of the body, provides energy to organs and many others.

If the iodine level decreases then the thyroxine production by thyroid also decreases and the conditions of the low level of thyroid hormone generate called hypothyroidism.

Thus, Option-B is the correct answer.