Free Set
Question
Which disease results from deficiency of iodine?
Options
AGoiter Correct Answer
BRickets
CScurvy
DPellagra
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option A: Goiter
Rationale
Iodine deficiency reduces thyroid hormone production, leading to thyroid gland enlargement (goiter). In children, severe deficiency may cause cretinism, characterized by mental retardation and growth failure.
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