Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of

Thyrotoxicosis

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Toxic goitre

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Cretinism

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Simple goitre

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Solution

The correct option is D Simple goitre
Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of simple goitre. A goitre is a swelling of the neck or larynx resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormones are responsible for the growth and development of the body. Its deficiency causes stunted growth.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Suggest Corrections

	Column A		Column B
(a)	Cretinism	(i)	Pituitary gland
(b)	Diabetes mellitus	(ii)	Defective development of child
(c)	Increased metabolic rate	(iii)	Oversecretion of thyroxine
(d)	Simple goitre	(iv)	Insufficient iodine in food
(e)	Growth hormone	(v)	Insufficient insulin in blood.