NEET Biology question

Goiter can occur as a consequence of all the following except

(A)Iodine deficiency
(B)Pituitary adenoma
(C)Grave's disease
(D)Excessive intake of exogenous thyroxineCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Iodine deficiency causes simple/endemic goitre as the thyroid enlarges trying to compensate; a TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma over-stimulates the thyroid causing goitre; and Grave's disease (autoimmune hyperthyroidism) also

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