Question

Name the hormone secreted by thyroid gland. Write it's function. Why is the use of iodised salt advisable to us?

Answer 1

Thyroxine is secreted by the thyroid glands. It's function is to provide growth(evolution) to all the organs.
Deficiency of iodine leads to simple goitre in thyroid gland. So, it is advisable to use iodised salt.

Answer 2

♤Thyroid gland makes a hormone , thyroxine .Iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to make this hormone.

♤ The thyroxoid hormone regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body,so as to provide us the best balance for growth.

♤ Deficiency of iodine in our diet results in a disorder called goitre in which thyroid gland becomes enlarged and thus, neck becomes swollen .

♤ Therefore, use of iodised salt is advisable to prevent the goitre disease.