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प्रश्न
How is iodine important to our body?
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
Is the following gland an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Thyroid gland
Short answer question
Which are the 2 types of goitre? What are its causes?
Which of the following is the cause of Graves' disease?
What will happen if intake of iodine in our diet is low?
Mention the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Name the gland that causes following disorder.
Addison's disease
Write a short note on the function of the following hormone:
Thyroid hormones
Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
Oversecretion of thyroxin causes ______ goitre.
Name the following:
The interconnection between the two lobes of thyroid gland (technical term).
