What is goitre?

What is goitre?
  1. Normal thyroid gland
  2. Enlargement of the thyroid gland
  3. Reduction of the thyroid gland
  4. Decrease in iodine levels in the diet

Solution

Deficiency of iodine in our diet results in hypothyroidism and enlargement of the thyroid, leading to goitre.

Asked in: NCERT

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