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प्रश्न
Goitre is caused by a deficiency of the mineral ______.
पर्याय
iron
calcium
iodine
potassium
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उत्तर
Goitre is caused by a deficiency of the mineral iodine.
Explanation:
Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. A lack of iodine leads to an enlarged thyroid gland, resulting in goitre.
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