Question

Name the disease caused due to the deficiency of iodine. ___

Answer 1

Answer:

Goitre is the disease which is caused due to deficiency of iodine.

Answer 2

Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of goiter in the world. The goiter initially is diffuse, but it eventually becomes nodular. Some nodules may become autonomous and secrete thyroid hormone regardless of the TSH level.