Question
Endemic goitre is a state of
normal thyroid function
moderate thyroid function
increased thyroid function
decreased thyroid function
Solution
D.
decreased thyroid function
Goitre is a swelling of the neck due to enlargement of the thyroid gland. This may be due to a lack of dietary iodine, which occurs due to decreases thyroid function, which is necessary for the production of thyroxine hormone.
This was the casue of endemic goitre formerly common in regions, where the people lacked in their diet iodine.
