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Why is a goiter usually a dietary problem rather than an endocrine problem?
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∙ 10y ago
because the endocrine glands do not secrete thes type of hmones
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What element deficiency causes goiter?
iodine
Inadequate iodine in the diet may lead to?
When you are Iodine deficient, a goiter may form. A goiter is just your Thyroid gland, that has become enlarged due to this deficiency. Goiters can be small and unnoticable and may cause the patient little to no side effects. They can also become fairly large and could possibly hinder breathing or swallowing.
What element is known as goiter?
No element is known as this. It is the name of the disease which is caused by the deficiency of the element Iodine.
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
Why are iodine preparations given?
To prevent goiter. Iodine is necessary in the prevention of this typical decease. Preparations of this are included on people's meals living on highlands and mountainous regions due to unavailability of seafoods where iodine is likely derived.
What is the most common ailment of the endocrine system?
the most common ailment of the endocrine system is "goiter" the most common ailment of the endocrine system is "goiter"
What part of the endocrine system does the goiter affect?
Goiter affects the thyroid gland and is associated with iodine deficiency.
Goiter what are dietary precautions to be taken for a multinodular goitre?
deseases
A person who is experiencing an endemic goiter can be treated with dietary supplements of?
iodine
What is an enlargement of the thyroid gland resulting from a deficiency of dietary iodine called?
An enlargement of the thyroid gland that results from a deficiency of dietary iodine is called a goiter. A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland. Worldwide, the most common cause of a goiter is due to a lack of iodine in our daily diet.
What causes a simple goiter and is it heredity?
A low dietary intake of iodine.
Can the thyroid gland swell?
A deficiency that causes the thyroid gland to swell is iodine deficiency. This is also believed to be the main cause of goiter.
Which is the common skin disorder acne goiter or hyperthyroidism?
Goiter and hyperthyroidism are not skin disorders. Acne is a common skin problem.
What vitamins prevent from goiter?
No, vitamin C does not prevent goiter; the nutrient that you need in order to prevent goiter is iodine, which most people get by using iodized salt. Sea food is also a good source of dietary iodine.
Foods to eat if you have goiter?
If you are in a thrid world country you may need more iodine. In modern countries the salt is fortified so dietary deficiency is rare and so dietary supplementation is unlikely to help.
What disorders of the endocrine system are influenced by heredity?
Hmm I'm not sure but the disorders are Gigantism, Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Goiter, Grave's Disease, Cretinism etc.
What is a goiter. What happens when you get a goiter?
Goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland.
