Q149 / 200 · NEET 2010 (Screening) · Zoology

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

  • A
    toxic goitre
  • B
    cretinism
  • Correct answer
    C
    simple goitre
  • D
    thyrotoxicosis

Solution

Toxic agents in food which interfere with thyroxin synthesis will lead to simple goitre. Thyrotoxicosis and toxic goitre are under the category of hyperthyroidism.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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