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प्रश्न
How is iodine important to our body?
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उत्तर
Iodine is the active ingredient in the production of thyroxin hormone. If there is insufficient quantity of iodine in food, the thyroxin hormone is not produced. As a result, thyroid gland increases in size which is Visible as a swelling in the neck. This condition is known as goitre.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Cretinism
Choose the odd one out from each series
The conditions – cretinism, myxoedema, goiter, scurvy
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Given ahead is a portion from the human body showing some important structure in ventral (front) view.
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- Where is this portion located in the body?
- Name the structures numbered 1-3.
- State one main function of each of the structures named above.
- Is there any duct to carry the secretions from the structure numbered 2? If so, give its name.
Write in brief about the causes and symptoms of exophthalmic goiter.
Fill in the Blanks:
Lack of iodine in diet causes ______.
Fill in the Blanks:
______ is a disease caused by hypoparathyroidism.
The growth and functions of the thyroid gland are controlled by ______.
Which of the following is the cause of Graves' disease?
On an educational trip to Uttaranchal, Ketki and her friends observe that many local people were having swollen necks. Please help Ketki and her friends to find out the solutions to the following questions.
Which probable disease are these people suffering from?
List the hormones secreted by the following:
Thyroid
