Question

Endemic goitre is a state of

• A. Increased thyroid function
• B. Moderate thyroid function
• C. Decreased thyroid function
• D. Normal thyroid function

Answer 1

The correct option is C Decreased thyroid function

Simple goitre is the enlargement of thyroid gland which occurs due to deficiency of iodine in the body. Iodine is needed for the synthesis of thyroid hormone. When the iodine levels are low, thyroid gland becomes hyper active and enlarged to compensate the deficiency of thyroid hormone in the body. The enlarged thyroid gland is visible as a swelling in the throat known as goitre. Goitre represents a thyroid which is not functioning properly i.e. it is a state of decreased thyroid function.

So, the correct answer is 'Decreased thyroid function'.