Four of the five choices listed below are related to

the same gland. Select the exception.
a. simple goiter
b. deficiency of iodine in the diet
c. hypothyroidism
d. rickets
e. Graves’ disorder


Answer: d

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What will be an ideal response?

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