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प्रश्न
Give reason.
Simple goitre can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
थोडक्यात उत्तर
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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Human Endocrine Glands - Thyroid Gland
या प्रश्नात किंवा उत्तरात काही त्रुटी आहे का?
संबंधित प्रश्न
Given ahead is a portion from the human body showing some important structure in ventral (front) view.
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- Where is this portion located in the body?
- Name the structures numbered 1-3.
- State one main function of each of the structures named above.
- Is there any duct to carry the secretions from the structure numbered 2? If so, give its name.
Define the following:
Exophthalmic goiter
Give the Technical Term: Name the hormones which lead to the following condition: Exophthalmic goitre
Identify the INCORRECT match.
Given diagram is ofT. S. of the Thyroid gland identifies labels 'X' and 'Y'.
The mineral element needed for the functioning of the Thyroid gland:
Hormone controlling metabolism is ______.
Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
Thyroid is located close to ______.
The condition showing swelling in face and hands and sluggishness due to hypothyroidism is called ______.
