The condition characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland due to dietary iodine deficiency is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The condition characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland due to dietary iodine deficiency is:
A. Cretinism
B. Hashimoto's thyroiditis
C. Graves' disease
D. Simple goiter
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Simple (endemic) goiter is caused by iodine deficiency, leading to low production of thyroid hormones. The pituitary secretes excess TSH, stimulating the thyroid to enlarge in an attempt to produce more hormones. Cretinism is congenital hypothyroidism, Graves' disease is autoimmune hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's is autoimmune hypothyroidism. Iodized salt prevents goiter.

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