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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
Mention which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.
Simple goiter can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
Give the special function of the following:
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Draw and label the structure of thyroid gland.
Fill in the Blanks:
______ is a disease caused by hypoparathyroidism.
Short answer question
Which are the 2 types of goitre? What are its causes?
Which of the following statements is TRUE for Grave's disease?
What will happen if intake of iodine in our diet is low?
A child has low BMR, delayed puberty and mental retardation. Identify the disease.
Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
Name the following:
The interconnection between the two lobes of thyroid gland (technical term).
