Question

Which of the following diseases results from endocrine disorder?

• A. Typhoid
• B. Jaundice
• C. Goitre
• D. Pneumonia

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Goitre

The correct option is (C):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Goitre is a disease associated with the swelling of the thyroid gland.
2. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that is present in front of the neck.
3. It is responsible for the secretion of the thyroxine hormone.
4. For the production of thyroxine hormone iodine is required.
5. In case, of deficiency of iodine, thyroxine is not produced and as a result, the thyroid gland swells up and the condition is known as goitre.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Typhoid is a disease associated with the infection of the small intestine which is caused by a bacterium called Salmonella typhi.

Option (B):

1. Jaundice is a disorder associated with the accumulation of the secretion of the liver.

Option (D):

1. Pneumonia is a disorder that is associated with the respiratory system (lungs).

Final answer:

Goitre results from endocrine disorder.