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It is the name of the disease which is caused by the deficiency of the element Iodine.

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What radioactive element is used in the treatment of goiter?

iodine


Lack of which element can lead to goiter?

Lack of the element iodine leads to the condition called hyperthyroidism which can produce goiters.


What is a goiter. What happens when you get a goiter?

Goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland.


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

Seafood is rich in Iodine, especially shellfish. Lack of Iodine in your diet causes goiter. Iodine is neccessry for the synthesis of Thyroid hormones.


What element deficiency causes goiter?

Iodine deficiency is the primary cause of goiter. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, and a lack of iodine can lead to the thyroid gland becoming enlarged in an attempt to produce more hormones.


Why don't people who eat sea food suffer from goiter?

Goiter is a condition of the thyroid gland (in the neck) caused by a deficiency of the element "Iodine" in the diet. Seawater/Sea salt contains Iodine and so do the animals that live in the sea. Therefore eating animals containing Iodine (sea food) will help prevent goiter.


Is goiter genetic?

A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged. A goiter isn't necessarily genetic. However, thyroid conditions do run in families. So if someone in your family has a thyroid condition, this can increase your chances of having a thyroid condition.


What element is added to salt?

chloride- sodium and chloride make salt and its symbol is NaCl.


What element is added to table salt?

Goiter is a problem with the thyroid gland, most commonly caused by an iodine-deficiency disease. You can prevent or cure it by eating seafoods which are rich in iodine, or by using iodized table salt.


What does Goiter ba ang cancer mean?

Goiter ba ang cancer simply means the Goiter Cancer.


How does iodine prevent goiter?

Iodine is a crucial component for the production of thyroid hormones. A deficiency in iodine can lead to an enlarged thyroid gland, known as a goiter, due to the inability to produce enough thyroid hormones. By ensuring an adequate intake of iodine, the thyroid can function properly and prevent the development of goiter.


Does Collard Green cause goiter?

No, no food can cause a goiter.