Iodine deficiency in human leads to a disease called

Iodine deficiency in human leads to a disease called

Options

(a) diabetes
(b) mongolian idiots
(c) goitre
(d) myxoedema

Correct Answer:

goitre

Explanation:

Simple goitre occurs due to dificiency of iodine. It is also called endemic (present in a community at all time) goitre because it occurs in northern hilly areas where soils and ground water is deficient of iodine. It is characterised by enlarged thyroid gland which brings about a swelling in the neck region.

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