Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism. A lack of sufficient iodine leads to reduced thyroid hormone production, prompting the thyroid gland to enlarge in an attempt to compensate, resulting in goitre.
Iodine is administered to patients suffering from
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2007 · Topic: Deficiency, Non-Contagious and Other Diseases (Mineral Deficiency Diseases)
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