<prompt> Which of the following statements about iodine is false?Contraindicated in hyperthyroidismCauses iodismInhibits the release of thyroxineInhibits the synthesis of iodo thyroxine and iodothyronine  <response>: Ans. A Contraindicated in hyperthyroidismRef: KDT 8e p276-277Iodine and iodides are useful in Graves disease and make the gland shrink, firm and less vascular. These can inhibit all facets of thyroid function. Chronic iodine overdose is called iodism. 