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Which hormone contain iodine?
Iodine is found in thyroxine.It is secreted by thyroid
What organ of the body requires the most iodine?
Thyroid
Why is a radioisotope of iodine used for detecting thyroid problems?
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What element is an important part of thyroid hormones which help to regulate body temperature and metabolic rate?
Iodine(127) is important part of thyroid hormone which help to regulate body temperature and metabolic rate. Hormones are Triiodothyronine and Thyroxine with three and four Iodine atoms respecively.
What two solutions produce a blue-black color?
When iodine solution is mixed with starch solution they produce blue-black color.
Which endocrine gland requires iodine to produce hormones?
thryoxine
Which hormone requires iodine?
The hormone that requires iodine is Thyroid :)
What is necessary for the production of thyroid hormone?
Many things are necessary for the production of thyroid hormone. *Fuel* for the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone however, is iodine.
Does the thyroid hormone require iodine for synthesis?
The United States Food and Drug Administration recommends 150 micrograms of iodine per day for both men and women. This is necessary for proper production of thyroid hormone. Natural sources of iodine include sea life, such as kelp and certain seafood, as well as plants grown on iodine-rich soil. Salt for human consumption is often enriched with iodine and is referred to as iodized salt.11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodine
What are the roles of iodine in the body?
The thyroid gland needs iodine to produce the body hormone thyroxine, which regulates the release of energy in the body.
Why is iodine important for proper thyroid function?
It is used by the Thyroid gland to produce its hormones called: T1, T2, T3, and T4. If not enough iodine is available for it to produce these hormones a swelling of the Thyroid will develop called "Goiter".
What element is present in thyroxine?
The thyroid gland or simply, the thyroid, is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body, it is not part of nature, it is part of the human body
Why those the adult thyroid gland enlarge when there is a lack of iodine in the body?
Because, This stimulates the thyroid gland to increase in size in a vain attempt to produce more hormone. However it cannot produce more hormone because it does not have the necessary raw materials, namely, iodine. This type of thyroid enlargement is called is called simple goiter or iodine deficiency goiter.
How much iodine-iodide should you take if you're moderately hypothyroid?
If you are moderately hypothyroid you should see your doctor about thyroid hormone therapy. Iodine is prescribed to people with an under-active thyroid because iodine helps the thyroid produce it's hormone. Please see your doctor for advice.
Which hormone contain iodine?
Iodine is found in thyroxine.It is secreted by thyroid
What must be available for Thyroxine to be synthesized?
Iodine is needed for the synthesis of thyroid hormone.
What glands of the endocrine system would be affected by iodine?
thyroid
