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Standard VI
Biology
Dietary Deficiency Diseases
7 Deficiency ...
Question
7) Deficiency of potassium iodide causes goiter in humans
A
True
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False
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Solution
The correct option is
B
False
Goiter is an abnormal condition in which there occurs swelling of the neck due to inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Goiter is commonly developed due to the deficiency of iodine in the diet of humans.
Hence the given statement is False.
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