Question

Value Based Question
Rohini had to go to a remote village for one of her photographic assignments. She
observed that a large number of the villagers there had swelling in their neck regions
She advised the villagers to use iodised salt and to include fruits and vegetables in their
diet, whenever possible. On her way back, she contacted the relevant authorities and
ensured that the villagers get a regular supply of iodised salt.
State the values displayed by Rohini.
1.
2.
Iodine is needed for the synthesis of a harmone. Name this harmone and the gland
that produces it.
3.
Ask the elders in the family, or the seniors in the school/locality, of any incident in
which a person has helped a large number of people in solving, or minimising, a
general problem. Share your findings with
your
classmates.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Iodine is required for the synthesis of the hormone Thyroxine which is produced from thyroid gland. Deficiency of thyroxine causes goitre.