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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.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which hormone deficiency is responsible for the following?
Cretinism
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Thyroid gland
Where is the thymus gland located and what is its function?
Given diagram is ofT. S. of the Thyroid gland identifies labels 'X' and 'Y'.
Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which of the following hormone?
Hormone controlling metabolism is ______.
What is the difference between Gull's and Grave's disease?
Cretinism is caused due to ______ of thyroxin.
Islets of Langerhans are located in the ______.
Given below is a group of terms. In the group the first pair indicates the relationship between the two terms. Suggest the suitable word(s) for the fourth place.
Children: Cretinism :: Adults : ______.
