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A lack of iodine in the diet leads to enlargement of which gland?

Correct answer D. Thyroid

Explanation

Iodine is needed to make thyroxine. Without it, low thyroxine causes the pituitary to secrete more TSH, which stimulates thyroid tissue to enlarge, forming a goitre.

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