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प्रश्न
Give reason.
Simple goitre can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
थोडक्यात उत्तर
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उत्तर
- Goitre is a condition induced by an iodine shortage in the diet.
- This condition causes an enlarged thyroid gland and swelling in the neck region.
- It is prevalent in northern India's mountainous regions due to iodine deficiency in the soil and subterranean water.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Select the odd one out of the following:
TSH, ACTH, Insulin
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Thyroid gland
Name the Following: The hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
Fill in the Blanks:
Lack of iodine in diet causes ______.
Which two hormones are responsible for the regulation of calcium and phosphorus in the blood?
Why are thyroid hormones referred to as personality hormones?
Which is the only gland that stores its hormones?
Identify the INCORRECT match.
Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which of the following hormone?
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Swelling in the neck.
