Question

Which of the following is the cause of the condition shown in the below image?

• A. Lack of potassium in the diet
• B. Lack of iodine in the diet
• C. Excess of iron in the blood
• D. Lack of calcium in the bones

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Lack of iodine in the diet

The picture shows the disease “Goitre” which is caused due to a deficiency in iodine diet. A goitre is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland.