Goitre is caused by deficiency of and is characterised by .

iron

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

calcium

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

iodine

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

swollen neck

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

tooth decay

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D swollen neck
The most common sign of a goitre is a lump in the neck. This happens when there is a deficiency of iodine in our body which leads to malfunctioning of thyroid gland.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Rickets is caused by the deficiency of__i__ in food, while goitre is caused by the deficiency of__ii__.

The information in which alternative completes the given statement?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program