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Human Endocrine System

Question

Addition of iodine in the diet is necessary to

Easy

A

treat hyperthyroidism
B

treat hypothyroidism
C

regulate the 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body
D

reduce the loss of water through urine (diuresis)

Solution

The thyroid gland secrete two hormones - tetraiodothyronine or thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Iodine is essential for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in the thyroid. Deficiency of iodine in our diet results in hypothyroidism and enlargement of the thyroid gland, commonly called goitre.
Iodine intake helps in treating hypothyroidism.

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