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Question
Identify the odd one in the following and mention what the rest is:
Options
Iodine
cretinism
goitre
myxoedema
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Solution
Iodine
Reason:
Hypothyroidism causes illnesses such as cretinism, goitre, and myxoedema because thyroxine is not secreted properly. Iodine is necessary for thyroxine hormone synthesis.
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