Question

Why is the use of iodised salt advisable ? Write the functions of the
hormone secreted by thyroid gland.

Answer 1

Iodised salt us advised because deficiency of this can lead to Goitre which is the swelling of neck.

Thyroid gland secretes thyroxine which is used for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins in our body.

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Answer 2

Iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to make thyroxine hormone.Thyroxine regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the body so as to provide the best balance for growth.Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin. In case iodine is deficient in our diet,there is a possibility that we might suffer from goitre. One of its symptom is swollen neck