Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2004

  • question_answer
    The disease caused by deficiency of iodine is

    A)  cretinism                           

    B)  myxedema

    C)  goitre                                  

    D)  tetany

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Goitre occurs due to the deficiency of iodine. In this condition, there is enlagement of the thyroid gland and deficient secretion of \[{{T}_{3}}\] and \[{{T}_{4}}\] inspite of excess of TRH and TSH. Sometimes, the extra thyroid tissue is able to maintain normal hormone level.


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