NEET Previous Year Question
Toxic agents present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis lead to the development of :
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.
- ASimple goitre
- BThyrotoxicosis
- CToxic goitre
- DCretinism
Correct answer: A
Solution
(a) Toxic agents (goitrogens) in food inhibit thyroxine synthesis, causing simple goitre due to thyroid enlargement.More Chemical Coordination & Integration PYQs
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