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Iodine is used by the thyroid gland, to make some hormones. Lack of these contributes to cretinism.
Unusually, the thyroid gland is located close to the surface of the body - perhaps like the testes it needs to be cooler??
The body attempts to counter insufficient iodine in the diet by enlarging the gland, which results in a greatly swollen neck. (Derbyshire neck, Goitre, and other similar names relating to regions that are deficient in this element. )
Like some other essential minerals, in breast feeding the infant may deplete the mother's store of iodine.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoi have to research this for classwork ;) What does iodine to to our bodies?
iodine is absorbed by your thyroid which is important in processing foods and medicines. your thyroid can affect how sensative you are to a medicine and how you react to it. if your thyroid doesn't absorb enough iodine or if it absorbs the wrong kind of iodine you'll have thyroid problems. however, if such a problem occurs, you are able to live without your thyroid so long as you take medication to replace the functions of the thyroid. for me, i still have my thyroid but it doesn't work properly so i take synthroid which is a very small pill that i only have to take before breakfast. that's pretty much all i know about how iodine affects your body. i don't really know how else it would affect it so i hope what i've told you is helpful.
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∙ 14y agoIt is known to be essential in maintaining the function of the thyroid and parathyroid glands in the human body. It is also essential to the production of thyroxine, a hormone associated with the thyroid gland and proper thyroid functioning. Iodine also promotes general growth and development within the body as well as aiding in metabolism. Because of its role in the metabolism, the symptoms of an iodine deficiency can be far reaching. Even though it is so important to proper functioning of the human organism, iodine deficiency is not uncommon. Severe iodine deficiency often occurs in individuals who have thyroid disease
and are hyperthyroid or those who have a goiter from thyroid malfunction. Symptoms
Of iodine deficiency may include extreme fatigue, slowing of both physical and mental processes, weight gain
, facial puffiness, constipation and lethargy. Babies born to iodine deficient mothers may be lethargic and difficult to feed. If they are left untreated it is likely that they will develop cretinism and end up sufffering poor overall growth and mental retardation.
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∙ 15y agoWhile your body only needs a small amount of iodine, not getting enough can lead to impaired physical and mental development in children, and poor thyroid development.
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∙ 9y agoThere are a number of things that Iodine does in the body. The main function is to make thyroid hormones which mainly regulate metabolic functions.
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∙ 12y agoiodine is needed for thyroid hormone production. lack of it can cause goiter.
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∙ 15y agoIt helps prevent goiters.
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Where is iodine stored in the body?
Iodine is stored throughout the body, including in the muscles and bones. The thyroid gland concentrates the iodine from throughout the body; it is essential for proper growth and development.
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.
Can iodine be found in the human body?
Yes. Iodine is a necessary nutrient.
What is the use of iodine in your body?
it help the body to improve our body.
Is iodine bad for your health?
Iodine is necessary for the body in required amount. Large amounts of Iodine leads to Goiter.
What are the nutritional benefits of iodine?
Iodine is very useful for our body. Iodine deficiency can cause thyroid. So just check your iodine level in your salt which you are using in your food. Better use Iodine Salt.
Which element it is too large in human body iron or iodine?
Iron. It is there in grams. Iodine is there in milligrams.
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 iodine tablet supplied to people living near nuclear power plant?
Iodine tablets are used in a nuclear accident to saturate the thyroid with non radioactive iodine. During a nuclear accident, radioactive iodine is released and the critical organ in the human body is the thyroid gland. Therefore if the thyroid is already full of non radioactive iodine the radioactive iodine can not be absorbed.
How can you make sure that you have iodine in your body?
Our body has thyroid gland behind the trachea.For its proper functioning it requires Iodine.If there is lack of Iodine,it clearly affects on functioning of thyroid gland.Many changes can be seen in body such as Simple goitre(swelling of thyroid),hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism..etc.By this we can see that Iodine is present in our body.
If you apply a small dot of iodine on the skin will the body absorb what it needs internally?
Yes, the speed at which you absorb Iodine is determined by how deficient your body is. It is usually recommended to place spot of iodine the size of a silver dollar on your stomach. If the Iodine disappears in less than 24 hours, then you are deficient.
How iodine gets inside thyroid gland cells?
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.
