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What is thyroid stimulating hormone deficiency?
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is involved in stimulation of the thyroid gland. A lack of stimulation in the gland leads to hypothyroidism.
How does deficiency of iron and iodine affect your body?
Deficiency of iron will lead to anemia while lack of iodine leads to thyroid problems.
Mineral required for proper function of the thyroid gland?
Iodine is a crucial mineral required for the proper function of the thyroid gland. It is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, and development in the body. Iodine deficiency can lead to thyroid disorders such as goiter and hypothyroidism.
What hormone require selenium for its synthesis?
The thyroid requires selenium for its synthesis. A deficiency of the selenium mineral alters thyroid function, but is rare in well nourished individuals.
Does a Thyroid deficiency cause weight loss?
Normally thyroid deficiency causes weight gain
Which of the following is caused by mineral deficiency A) beriberi B)goitre C)scurvy D)night blindness?
Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency Goitre can be caused by iodine deficiency - although there are other potential causes. Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency Night blindness (Nyctalopia) can have many different causes - but one cause is vitamin A deficiency.
What do iodine pills do for the body?
Iodine pills help to prevent iodine deficiency, which can lead to thyroid problems such as goiter. The pills provide a source of iodine, an essential mineral that is important for thyroid function and overall health.
Mineral is responsible for affecting the normal functioning of the thyroid gland?
Iodine is required to produce thyroid hormones.Besides iodine Selenium is also required by the thyroid gland as major co-factors in its function to regulate metabolism.Zinc is required for the production of thyroid hormones.
What prolonged deficiency would affect thyroid?
A deficiency in the element Iodine in the diet.
Why rickets affects children?
A deficiency in vitamin D, responsible for regulating the concentration of calcium and phosphates in the blood, leads to reduction in bone mineral density. In childrens bones, which are still growing, this leads to rickets. In some cases rickets can be caused by calcium deficiency.
What ugly word describes a deficiency of thyroid hormones often because of iodine deficiency?
Cretinism
What causes right hand to cramp?
Cramps are more likely the result of a mineral deficiency of the body. Try to add a couple of mineral tablets to your diet. On the other hand thyroid problems can also lead to this and you may need to talk with your doctor.
