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प्रश्न
Why is iodine as a nutrient, important to our body?
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उत्तर
Iodine is an active ingredient in the production of the thyroxine hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. Thyroxine hormone is a very essential hormone for our body. In case of its abnormal secretions a person may suffer certain sever disorders. Therefore, it is an important nutrient for our body.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the following table by filling in the blank spaces numbered 1 to 8:
| Gland | Secretions | Effect on body |
| (1) ______ | oestrogen | (2) ______ |
| Alpha cells of islets of Langerhans | (3) ______ | (4) ______ |
| (5) ______ | (6) ______ | Protruding eyes |
| (7) ______ | (8) ______ | Gigantism |
Fill in the Blanks:
The activities of the thyroid gland are controlled by ______ secreted by the ______.
State the Location
Thyroid
How does the tongue detect the sensation of taste?
Identify the INCORRECT match.
Which of the following is not a ductless gland?
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?
Name the gland that causes following disorder:
Grave's disease
List the hormones secreted by the following:
Thyroid
Mention the significance of the following mineral:
Iodine in our food
