Iodine is needed for the synthesis of a harmone. Name this harmone and the gland
that produces it.
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The hormone is thyroxine produced by thyroid gland.
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Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxine harmone secreted by the thyroid gland
Explanation:
Thyroxine regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fat in our body and is responsible for the growth and development of body. Deficiency of iodine leads to Hyposecretion of thyroxine harmone. It may disturb the metabolic and physical activities.The person suffer from disorder like simple goitre.To avoid any disruption in the synthesis of thyroxine and maintaining the regular functioning of the body
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