What is the response of the thyroid gland to an iodine deficiency?

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When the body experiences an iodine deficiency, the thyroid gland will increase in size (called goiter) to trap more iodine, allowing it to produce more thyroxine. This response aims to compensate for the lack of iodine and ensure normal thyroid function. The decreased release of thyroid-stimulating hormone may occur in severe cases but is not the primary response.

What Is the Response of the Thyroid Gland to an Iodine