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Question : "Goitre" is a disease of which of the following glands?

Option 1: Thyroid gland

Option 2: Pancreas

Option 3: Adrenal gland

Option 4: Pituitary gland


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: Thyroid gland


Solution : The correct answer is the Thyroid gland .

Goitre is a swelling at the base of the neck, and it is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. The main causes of this disease include iodine deficiency, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and thyroid cancer. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate, growth, and development. The thyroid gland is found at the front of the neck, just below the larynx.

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