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Question : Soham is suffering from goitre. Which deficiency is the most common cause of it?

Option 1: Deficiency of Protein

Option 2: Deficiency of Vitamin A

Option 3: Deficiency of Iodine

Option 4: Deficiency of Iron


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Correct Answer: Deficiency of Iodine


Solution : The correct answer is Deficiency of Iodine.

Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of goitres in the world. Iodine is necessary for the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones, which control metabolism. Goitre caused by excess thyroid hormone produced by an enlarged thyroid is known as toxic goitre.

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