From what I understand, iodine absorption only happens with sodium so wouldn't an increase in sodium make iodine absorbed more? Question 11 1 pts How would iodide absorption by the thyroid gland be affected if the Na+K+ pump was inhibited? Choose the best answer. lodide absorption will decrease because of the loss of potassium Iodide absorption will decrease because of the cell swelling lodide absorption will decrease because of the accumulation of sodium lodide absorption will decrease because of membrane hyperpolarization.