Question

a compound is compulsorily added to common salt in small quantity . a) why is it important for us to have iodised salt in our diet . b) name the disease caused by its deficiency . c) write the symptoms of the diseases .

Answer 1

a)iodised salt contain iodine which helps in the production of thyroxine

b) goiter

c) swollen neck

Answer 2

a)Iodised salt prevents from goiltre by the production of thyroxin
b)goiltre
c)increase in size of neck(thyroid gland).

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