Write true or false for the statement: Symptoms of goitre lead to swelling in the abdomen.

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(FALSE) The statement is False. Goitre is a condition characterized by the enlargement of the thyroid gland,which is located in the neck region. Therefore,the swelling associated with goitre occurs in the neck,not the abdomen.

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