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On an educational trip to Uttaranchal, Ketki and her friends observe that many local people were having swollen necks. Please help Ketki and her friends to find out the solutions to the following questions.
Which probable disease are these people suffering from?
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Solution
Goitre. This is due to the overstimulation of thyroid gland which causes an enlargement in the gland.
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