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The thyroid naturally absorbs iodine as part of the synthesis process in storing, and
secreting, thyroid hormone into the body. After this process is complete, leftover iodine gets
absorbed by other body tissues and flushed out of the body through urination. One reason that can prevent iodine from being absorbed properly is if there is a growth in the thyroid gland.
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Name the mineral which prevents goiter disease?
The MINERAL which prevents goiter disease is Iodine
Alcohol intake prevents the body's absorption of?
Well it prevents the bodies absorption of water because it dehydrates you. And it burns up your sugar in your body which gives you low blood sugar.
Why does iodine change colour when starch is present?
The startch and iodine molecule interact- the electron energy levels are affected on the iodine enough to change the absorption spectrim and hence the color.
What foods can be beneficial to thyroid hormone absorption and production?
Foods rich in iodine such as table salt.
Does any foods or water prevent iodine absorption of radioactive iodine at time of test?
Iodised salt may have a limited effect, but there are very few if any foods that contain iodine in large enough amounts.
How is the patient prepared for an adrenal gland scan?
For two days before and ten days after the injection of the radiopharmaceutical, patients are given either Lugol's solution or potassium iodine. This prevents the thyroid from taking up radioactive iodine and interfering with the scan
Today iodine is added to this edible rock to guard against goiter while sodium silicoaluminate prevents it from clumping on muggy days What is it?
Salt
What has the author John David Brown written?
John David Brown has written: 'The visible emission' -- subject(s): Absorption spectroscopy, Emission spectroscopy, Spectra, Iodine
Does reflection and absorption by the atmosphere prevent ozone from reaching earths surface?
Sorry, but your data is wrong. Nitrogen does reach the surface. Its 4/5 th of the atmosphere.
What is heat regulation in skin?
The SUBCUTENOUS FAT LAYER which is made ou of fatty tissue that prevents the quick loss of heat and promote quick absorption of heat
What is the function of the intrinsic factor?
Intrinsic factor is necessary for the proper absorption of vitamin b12 which is necessary for red blood cell maturation, and therefore prevents pernicious anemia
Is making salt to gargle with a chemical or physical change?
ACTUALLY, its both. Salt water has iodine content, so if our throat lacked iodine we use it, at the same time it we also gargle it if we catch cold, because it decomposes the blockage in the nostrils and prevents further infections in throat...
