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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Hypothyroidism is due to
A. High level of iodine in the diet
B. Enlargement of thyroid gland
C. Low levels of iodine in the diet
D. Increased levels of thyroxine

  1. A \(A, B\)
  2. B \(B, C\)
  3. C \(A, D\)
  4. D \(C, D\)
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(B) \(B, C\)

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Hypo-thyroidism is a condition in which the deficiency of required iodine content in the diet results in the enlargement of thyroid gland. Thus, \(\mathrm{B}\), and \(\mathrm{C}\) are correct.