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Goitre is caused due to lack of which ho...

Goitre is caused due to lack of which hormone in the body ?

A

Thyroxine

B

Adrenaline

C

Testosterone

D

Estrogen

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A
Hypothyroidism is the result of an underactive thyroid gland, and this causes goiter. Because the gland produces too little thyroid hormone, it is stimulated to produce more, leading to the swelling.
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