NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

THYROID GLAND

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What element is needed to produce proper amounts of Thyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)?

A	Iodine
B	Iron
C	Calcium
D	Zinc

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Its correct functioning depends on a good supply of iodine from the diet. Cells producing thyroid hormones are very specialised in extracting and absorbing iodine from the blood and incorporating it into the thyroid hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adequate iodine is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis as it is an integral component of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Iodine is present at trace microgram to high milligram amounts in the foods we eat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

Detailed explanation-4: -Your thyroid makes 2 main hormones – triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Adequate amounts of iodine (a chemical element that’s an essential part of our diet) are needed for the thyroid to be able to make these hormones.

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