Identify the disease shown in the given image and its cause.
A
Scurvy- deficiency of
vitamin C
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B
Goitre- deficiency of
vitamin C
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C
Scurvy - deficiency
of Iodine
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D
Goitre - deficiency
of Iodine
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Solution
The correct option is D
Goitre - deficiency
of Iodine
The picture depicts goiter, which is iodine deficiency disease. In this disease, the thyroid glands in the neck swell. In severe cases, mental retardation is seen in children.