JIPMER 2013
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2013
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Chemical Coordination and Integration
JIPMER 2013 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration
Endemic goitre is a state of
Endemic goitre is a state of
Options
- Anormal thyroid function
- Bmoderate thyroid function
- Cincreased thyroid function
- Ddecreased thyroid function
Correct answer
D. decreased thyroid function
Step-by-step solution
Goitre is a swelling of the neck due to enlargement of the thyroid gland. This may be due to lack of dietary iodine, which occurs due to decreases thyroid function, which is necessary for the production of thyroxine hormone.
This was the cause of endemic goitre, formerly common in regions, where the people lacked in their diet iodine.