What is goiter? What causes goiter?
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Answer:
The most common cause of goiters worldwide is a lack of iodine in the diet. In the United States, where the use of iodized salt is common, a goiter is more often due to the over- or underproduction of thyroid hormones or to nodules in the gland itself.
Goiter is enlarged thyroid gland due to Iodine deficiency
Explanation:
Thyroxine or T4 is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is ductless, so the secretion is directly released into the bloodstream. Thyroxine is vital for normal functioning of the heart, digestion, bone and muscle hearth, brain development, etc. Abnormal thyroxine levels will affect almost all body systems. Goiter is a condition caused by an enlarged thyroid gland due to Iodine deficiency. So it is essential to maintain the secretion of thyroxine for overall good health.