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  Suman was not looking happy and was unable to focus on studies. Her friend Reena observed the same and inquired Suman. Suman told Reena that her younger sister is not keeping good health. Her neck has  swollen. The reason came to light was that,    Simian's family was not taking iodised salt in their diet. Reena suggested certain measures and insisted that Suman's sister must see the doctor immediately. Read the above passage and answer the following questions (a) What can be possibly the disease from which Suman's sister was suffering? (b) Name the element whose isotope is used in the treatment of this disease. (c) What are the values which are shown by Reena?        

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                  (a) It can be goitre.                           (b) Iodine (1-131).                            (c)  Konwiedgeable, concern for health and caring nature.