Iodine deficiency results in which disease?

Night blindness

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Goitre

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Solution

The correct option is D Goitre
Iodine is essential for the synthesis of Thyroid hormones. The deficiency of Iodine results hyposecretion or no secretion of the hormones and causes swelling of the neck, this disease is called Goitre.
So, the correct answer is 'Goitre'

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