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Lack of which component in diet causes hypothyroidism?

A
water
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B
potassium
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C
vitamin C
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D
iodine
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Solution

The correct option is D iodine
Low levels of iodine in the diet may lead to hypothyroidism and enlargement of the thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism is characterised ​by lethargyness and obesity.​
Hypothyroidism is largely being controlled by adding sodium iodide ​to commercial table​ salt (“iodised” salt).​ Thus option (d) is correct.

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