Question

Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroxin by thyroid gland. Thyroxin regulates carbohydrate protein and fat metabolism in body so as to provide best balance for growth a

Answer 1

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Thyroid gland is a type of endocrine gland which is situated just below the neck.

1. It secretes thyroxine hormone which helps in providing Iodine.

2. It regulates growth and metabolic rate.

3. Due to deficiency of thyroid gland, it causes goitre.

4. Excess leads to thinness too little leads to obesity or sluggishness deficiency in children causes cretinism.