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Identify the odd one in each of the following and mention what the rest are: (e) Iodine, cretinism, goiter, myxoedema.

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Answer: Iodine.
Iodine is an essential element required for proper secretion of thyroxine.
Goiter, myxoedema, cretinism are the conditions which are caused due to under-secretion of thyroxine.

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