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Which gland in the human body is responsible for producing the hormone thyroxin?
Which gland in the human body is responsible for producing the hormone thyroxin?
- Pituitary gland
- Pancreas
- Thyroid gland (correct)
- Adrenal gland
What happens to the thyroid gland if a person lacks iodine in their diet?
What happens to the thyroid gland if a person lacks iodine in their diet?
- It enlarges in size (correct)
- It becomes more active
- It shrinks in size
- It stops producing thyroxin
What is the medical term for the disorder in which the thyroid gland enlarges due to iodine deficiency?
What is the medical term for the disorder in which the thyroid gland enlarges due to iodine deficiency?
- Goitre (correct)
- Thyroiditis
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
Which gland in the human body is the largest endocrine gland?
Which gland in the human body is the largest endocrine gland?
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What hormone does the thyroid gland produce?
What hormone does the thyroid gland produce?
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What happens to the thyroid gland if a person lacks iodine in their diet?
What happens to the thyroid gland if a person lacks iodine in their diet?
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Thyroid Gland and Iodine
- The thyroid gland is responsible for producing the hormone thyroxin (T4).
- A lack of iodine in the diet can cause the thyroid gland to enlarge.
- Iodine deficiency can lead to the development of goiter, a medical condition characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland.
- The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the human body.
- Thyroxin (T4) is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, essential for various bodily functions.
- Iodine is a crucial nutrient for the production of thyroxin, and its deficiency can impair thyroid function.
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