Question

Give reasons for the following statement. Maternal iodine deficiency might lead to neurological impairment in fetus.

Answer 1

Answer:

The consequence of iodine deficiency during pregnancy is impaired synthesis of thyroid hormones by the mother and the fetus. An insufficient supply of thyroid hormones to the developing brain may result in neurocognitive impairment

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Answer 2

Answer:

The consequence of iodine deficiency during pregnancy is impaired synthesis of thyroid hormones by the mother and the fetus. An insufficient supply of thyroid hormones to the developing brain may result in neurocognitive impairment (19-25).