Question

Which of the following is not related to the deficiency of thyroid hormone in the body?

• A. Goitre
• B. Myxedema
• C. Cretinism
• D. Diabetes

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Diabetes

The correct answer is D.

Explanation for correct options-

1. Diabetes is a medical condition in which the body is unable to produce insulin. This results in an increase in glucose levels in the blood.
2. The level of glucose in the blood is regulated by insulin, secreted by the pancreas.
3. Insulin regulates the level of glucose by converting glucose into glycogen.

Explanation for incorrect options-

Option A:

1. Goitre is caused due to the deficiency of Iodine.
2. Iodine is important for the production of thyroxine in the thyroid gland.

Option B:

1. Myxedema is the condition when the body is unable to produce an adequate amount of thyroid hormone needed by the body.
2. This condition is also termed severe advanced hypothyroidism.

Option C:

1. Cretinism arises due to the lack of formation of thyroid hormone during pregnancy due to iodine deficiency.
2. In this case, a child has less physical and mental development compared to other normal children.

Final Answer: Diabetes is not associated with the deficiency of thyroid hormone in the body.