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Glands in the neck become swollen in the disease

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Scurvy

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Rickets

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Goitre

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Beri beri

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Solution

The correct option is B Goitre
A goitre is an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland that causes a lump to form in the neck. There can be many possible causes, including an under- or overactive thyroid or iodine deficiency.
So, the correct answer is 'Goitre'

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