Question

(a) Rohan has a bulge in the neck region. He visited a doctor who advised him to take more of

iodine in his diet.


i) Name the disease which Rohan might be suffering from. Also, explain the reason for Rohan’s

disease.

ii) Which endocrine gland is responsible for Rohan’s disease ? State the function of the hormone

released by this gland.

(b) Where does this gland located in human body?

Answer 1

Goiter

Explanation:

Goiter is the only diesease that causes buldge on neck and it's cure is iodine.