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Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of

Option: 1

Thyrotoxicosis


Option: 2

Toxic goiter


Option: 3

Cretinism


Option: 4

Simple goiter


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Simple goitre is caused by toxic substances in meals that interfere with the synthesis of thyroxine. Simple goitre, also known as endemic goitre, is characterized by an enlarging thyroid gland that causes neck swelling. Hyperthyroidism is a condition that includes thyrotoxicosis and toxic goiter.

 

So the correct answer is “Simple Goitre”.

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