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What happens if you lack iodine?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

I believe a gland in your throat swells up, like that of Mona Lisa's.

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What happens if you have a lack of iodine?

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What diseases do you get if you have lack of irodine?

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Lack of which element can lead to goiter?

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What is the disease of the endocrine system which is the result of lack of iodine?

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Lack of which element can lead to thyroid problems?

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Is iodine a vitamin?

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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.


Is Goiter a contagious disease?

No. Goiter is not a contagious disease. It is caused do to iodine-deficiency.


What is the result of hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism is a lack of iodine or a specific kind of salt.


Element Obtained by eating seafood in order to reduce risk the occurrence of goiter?

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What is the growth hormone that iodine makes?

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