Question

Which of the following is a symptom of goitre?

• A. Poor Vision
• B. Bleeding gums
• C. A gland in neck becomes swollen
• D. Bones become soft

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A gland in neck becomes swollen

Goitre is swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland. It occurs due to the deficiency of iodine in the diet.
Poor vision occurs due to the deficiency of vitamin A, lack of vitamin C leads to bleeding gums and deficiency of calcium causes weak bones.