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Can the thyroid gland swell?

A deficiency that causes the thyroid gland to swell is iodine deficiency. This is also believed to be the main cause of goiter.


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Dwarfism is zinc deficiency. hypothyroidism is iodine deficiency.


What element deficiency causes goiter?

Iodine deficiency is the primary cause of goiter. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, and a lack of iodine can lead to the thyroid gland becoming enlarged in an attempt to produce more hormones.


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What causes a goiter to grow in size?

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Name the mineral which prevents goiter disease?

The MINERAL which prevents goiter disease is Iodine


What part of the endocrine system does the goiter affect?

Goiter affects the thyroid gland and is associated with iodine deficiency.


Is Goiter a contagious disease?

No. Goiter is not a contagious disease. It is caused do to iodine-deficiency.


How does deficiency of iron and iodine effect your body?

Lack of Iodine causes Goitre which is swelling of the Thyroid gland.


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