Question

A particular hormone requires iodine for its synthesis. Name the endocrine gland which secrets this hormone and what is its location in the human body .

Answer 1

The hormone is thyroxine and the gland secreting this hormone is the thyroid gland. The place of this gland is inside our neck just adjacent oesophgus. It is responsible the carbohydrates, fats, proteins and vitamins. Lack of this hormone may leas o goitre.