Question

A region that selctively accumulate iodine in the body is

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

major portion of iodine is concentrated in the thyroid gland, the non hormonal iodine is found in a variety of body tissues including mammary glands, eye, gastric mucous, cervix and salivary glands .

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

It is a trace element, just 5 gm of which are sufficient to meet the life-time needs of an individual with a life-span of 70 years(1). Iodine is mostly concentrated in thyroid gland(2). A healthy adult body contains 15-20 mg of iodine, 70-80% of which is stored in the thyroid gland.