The enlargement of the thyroid gland, mostly because of iodine deficiency, is known as __________.
a. goiter
b. anemia
c. rickets
d. diarrhea
Ans: a. goiter
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) vitamin A B) vitamin C C) calcium D) iron
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a. Brain b. Liver c. Pancreas d. Stomach e. Small intestine
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