Question
Which disease is caused due to the deficiency of iodine?
Solution
Goitre is the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, often caused by iodine deficiency. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. Night blindness is due to vitamin A deficiency, Scurvy is caused by lack of vitamin C, Rickets is caused by vitamin D deficiency.
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