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Question
The underactive endocrine gland which causes goitre is :
(a) pancreas
(b) thyroid
(c) adrenal
(d) pituitary
Solution
(b) thyroid
Under-secretion of thyroxine hormone from the thyroid gland can lead to goitre.
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