Iodine atoms are incorporated into the structure of the thyroxine and triiodothyronine molecules. Deficiency of iodine can lead to impaired thyroid hormone production, resulting in conditions like goiter and hypothyroidism.
Which one of the following is essential for thyroid gland to make thyroxin?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2023 · Topic: Endocrine System (Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands: Hormones (T3, T4, Calcitonin, PTH) and their roles)
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