Which disease is caused due to deficiency of Iodine?
Which disease is caused due to deficiency of Iodine?
ARickets
BScurvy
CGoitre
DGrowth retardation
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correct answer is: option c [Goitre]
Explanation: Goitre is a disease caused by iodine deficiency, leading to the enlargement of the thyroid gland. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism. When iodine is deficient, the thyroid gland enlarges in an attempt to capture more iodine from the bloodstream, resulting in goitre.
- Option a: Rickets is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, not iodine.
- Option b: Scurvy is caused by a deficiency in vitamin C, not iodine.
- Option d: Growth retardation can be caused by various factors including malnutrition and hormonal imbalances, but it's not specifically and directly linked to iodine deficiency in the same way as goitre is. While severe iodine deficiency during development can contribute to impaired growth, goitre is the most direct consequence.
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