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What is the definition of a simple (non-toxic) goiter?
What is the definition of a simple (non-toxic) goiter?
- Shrinking of the thyroid without toxic manifestations
- Enlargement of the thyroid with toxic manifestations
- Shrinking of the thyroid with toxic manifestations
- Enlargement of the thyroid without toxic manifestations (correct)
Which factor can lead to an absolute deficiency causing simple goiter?
Which factor can lead to an absolute deficiency causing simple goiter?
- Pregnancy, puberty, and lactation
- Living in areas near the sea
- Iodine deficiency in areas far from the sea (correct)
- Consuming goitrogens like cabbage and cauliflower
What role does thiocyanate play in the development of simple goiter?
What role does thiocyanate play in the development of simple goiter?
- Enhances iodide transport within the thyroid
- Inhibits iodide transport within the thyroid (correct)
- Has no effect on thyroid function
- Promotes thyroxine formation
In what condition is there a relative deficiency of iodine leading to simple goiter?
In what condition is there a relative deficiency of iodine leading to simple goiter?
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What is the primary cause of dyshormonogenesis resulting in a simple goiter?
What is the primary cause of dyshormonogenesis resulting in a simple goiter?
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