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Which disease is caused due to deficiency of Iodine?

  1. A
    Rickets
  2. B
    Scurvy
  3. C
    Goitre
  4. D
    Growth retardation

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Iodine deficiency is the primary cause of Goitre, which is characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Rickets is caused by Vitamin D deficiency.

Scurvy is caused by Vitamin C deficiency.

While severe iodine deficiency can lead to growth and mental retardation (cretinism), the specific, classic disease universally identified with iodine deficiency among the given options is Goitre.

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Which disease is caused due to deficiency of Iodine?
A
Rickets
B
Scurvy
C
Goitre
D
Growth retardation

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