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    Question

    Which of the following disease is caused by the

    deficiency of iodine in food?
    A Cretinism Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Myxedema Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Hypothyroidism Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Goitre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Iodine deficiency is the major cause of goitre worldwide, but this is rarely a cause in more economically developed countries where iodine is routinely added to salt. Cretinism - It is due to insufficient thyroid hormone. Myxedema can also develop when someone stops taking their thyroid medication. It's more common in the elderly and in women. It is due to thyroid hormone levels become extremely low in the body. Hypothyroidism is the most common cause of an autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

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