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

A

Cretinism

B

Thyrotoxicosis

C

Thyrotoxicosis

D

Toxic goiture

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The correct Answer is:
B
Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of simple goitre.
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