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प्रश्न
Give reason.
Simple goitre can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
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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
Identify the odd one in the following and mention what the rest is:
People living in the low Himalayan hilly regions often suffer from goiter. What could be the possible reason for it?
Name the following:
The hormone that controls the basal metabolic rate.
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Thyroid gland
The thyroid gland is called as nature gland.
Fill in the Blanks:
The activities of the thyroid gland are controlled by ______ secreted by the ______.
What will happen if intake of iodine in our diet is low?
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.
How is it caused?
Sketch and label histology of thyroid gland.
Mention the name of disease based on the clue/symptom given below:
Swelling in the neck.
