Goitre is caused due to

Deficiency of iodine

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Excessive iodine

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Lack of water

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Solution

The correct option is A Deficiency of iodine
Goitre is the disease of the thyroid gland which causes enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is developed as a result of stimulation of the thyroid gland by TSH. The most common factor is the dietary deficiency of iodine.

So, the correct answer is 'deficiency of goitre'.

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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?

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