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Yes, in humans at least. Iodine is an essential element, meaning we must consume it in our diet. We need iodine for our thyroid gland to work properly, but you shouldn't worry about becoming deficient in iodine since in most counties iodine has been added to table salt since the 1920's.
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Why iodine is used for this investigation?
Why is it necessary to use iodine during this investigation
What is the significance of the Iodine number?
Iodine number is used to evaluate fatty acids: it is equivalent to mass of iodine (in g) necessary to react with 100 g fatty acid.
What is the half life of radioactive iodine?
The answer is simple it is 8 days for iodine-131 but it depends on what isotope you are talking about
What does a high iodine value mean?
shorter shelf life of oil
What element has atomic number of 53?
Iodine is a halogen. Single atom has 53 protons.
Is it necessary to determine iodine vlue in oil?
Yes, determination of iodine value is necessary in oil.
Can iodine be found in the human body?
Yes. Iodine is a necessary nutrient.
Why iodine is used for this investigation?
Why is it necessary to use iodine during this investigation
Is iodine bad for your health?
Iodine is necessary for the body in required amount. Large amounts of Iodine leads to Goiter.
How effective is iodine?
It depends on its application. Ingestion of iodine is necessary to maintain normal thyroid function.
Why is iodine a necessary supplement in your diet?
Because iodine deficiency cause goitre arjun pagal
What is the significance of the Iodine number?
Iodine number is used to evaluate fatty acids: it is equivalent to mass of iodine (in g) necessary to react with 100 g fatty acid.
What is Sentence using the word mineral?
Iodine is a necessary mineral in your diet.
Where does iodized salt come from?
Iodized salt comes from Iodine, a necessary micronutrient!
Iodine is essential for the synthesis of what hormones?
TSH (thyroid stimulation hormone) Iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to make thyroxin hormone. ( T3 and T4)
Is iodine found in thyroid hormones?
No. Iodine is not found in the thyroid hormones, but Iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to make thyroxin hormone. Actually yes, iodine is found in the thyroid hormones T3 and T4, the most common forms of thyroid hormone.
What is the life span for Iodine in salt?
This is infinite.
