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efine 'hormones'. Name the hormone secreted by thyroid. Write its function. Why is theuse of iodised salt advised to us? |
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Answer» Hormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs. The thyroid gland produces three hormones: Triiodothyronine, also known as T3. Tetraiodothyronine, also called thyroxine or T4. Calcitonin. Thethyroidgland produceshormonesthat regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestivefunction, muscle control, brain development, mood and bone maintenance. Its correct functioning depends on having a good supply of iodine from the diet. a deficiency ofiodinein the diet can cause a deficiency of thyroxine hormonein the body. The deficiency ofiodinein the diet of a person produces less thyroxine hormone and cause a disease called GOITRE. People areadvisedto useiodised saltfor cooking food so as to prevent Goitre disease. |
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