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Question
Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of thyroxine.
Solution
Iodine
Explanation:
Iodine is the primary component of the thyroxine protein. Thyroxine cannot establish its structure without the presence of iodine.
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Name the Following: The hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
Fill in the Blanks:
A disease caused in children due fo under secretion of thyroxin is ______.
State the Location
Thyroid
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?
Which of the following is not a ductless gland?
A child has low BMR, delayed puberty and mental retardation. Identify the disease.
Draw a neat diagram of thyroid gland and label thyroid follicle, follicular cells and blood capillaries.
List the hormones secreted by the following:
Thyroid
Give reason.
Simple goitre can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.
