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

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Lack of potassium in the diet
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Lack of iodine in the diet
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Excess of iron in the blood
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Lack of calcium in the bones
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Solution

The correct option is B Lack of iodine in the diet

The picture shows a condition goitre which is caused due to the deficiency of iodine in our diet. It is seen as a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland.

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