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Standard XII
Biology
The Thyroid Gland
The sketch gi...
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The sketch given shows a certain condition in an individual:
(ii) What is the underlying cause of this condition?
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The thyroid gland enlarges and is visible as a swelling in the neck due to the deficiency of iodine in the diet.
Iodine is required for the synthesis of thyroxine hormone secreted by thyroid gland.
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