Which element is essential for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in the thyroid?
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Correct answer: Iodine
Iodine is a critical component of thyroid hormones like $T_3$ and $T_4$. A deficiency in dietary iodine leads to hypothyroidism and the enlargement of the thyroid gland, commonly known as goitre.
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