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Q. Goitre is a pathological condition associated with

Chemical Coordination and Integration

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Goitre is caused due to the deficiency of iodine in the diet. Iodine is needed for the synthesis of thyroxine secreted by thyroid gland. The production of this hormone decreases with poor iodine diet. This causes enlargement of thyroid gland which is called goitre.