deficiency of iodine causes? (a) goitre (b) malaria (c) cataract (d) scurvy
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(a) goitre
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iodine deficiency is the most common cause of thyroid enlargement and goiter (see goiter brochure). Within a goiter, nodules can develop. Patients with a large goiter may experience symptoms of choking, especially when lying down, and difficulty swallowing and breathing
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Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite called Plasmodium. Typhoid and cholera are caused by bacteria. Dengue is caused by a virus. Allergy can be because of any substance. Goitre, anemia, and scurvy are caused by nutrient deficiencies. Goitre is caused by iodine deficiency, anemia is due to iron or vitamin B complex deficiency and scurvy is because of vitamin C deficiency. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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