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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.
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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.
Why is iodine as a nutrient, important to our body?
Write briefly about
Exophthalmic goitre (symptoms and cause).
Which hormone requires iodine for its formation?
Identify the largest endocrine gland.
Identify the amine.
Given diagram is ofT. S. of the Thyroid gland identifies labels 'X' and 'Y'.
Name thyroid hormones.
Name two types of disorders caused due to hyposecretion of thyroid gland.
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 : ______.
