Endemic goiter is a state of

Options

A. Increased thyroid function
B. Normal thyroid function
C. Decreased thyroid function
D. Moderate thyroid function

Answer

C

Explanation

Goiter is simply characterizes by an enlarged thyroid gland. When the intake of iodine in the diet is inadequate the resultant low level of thyroid hormone in the blood stimulates secretion of TSH which causes enlargement of thyroid gland and hypothyroidism