Raju observed swelling around his neck region. The deficiency of which mineral leads to the disease he is suffering from?

Sodium

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Potassium

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Iron

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Iodine

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Solution

The correct option is D Iodine
The deficiency of iodine lead to the swelling around Raju's neck region. This condition is called goitre. Goitre is a general term for an enlarged thyroid gland. Iodine is the element that is needed for the production of thyroid hormone. Our body does not make iodine of its own, so it is an essential part of our diet.

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