Question

Iodine present in the secretion of
A. Adrenal
B. Thyroid/ thyroxine
C. Pancreas
D. Pituitary

Answer 1

Hint: Thyroxine is the hormone that is present in the thyroid gland and helps to control the metabolism of the proteins, carbohydrates, fatty acids and regulate the growth of the body tissues. Deficiency of the iodine in diet results as “hypothyroidism” and enlargement of the thyroid iodine known as “simple goiter”.

Complete answer:
 Iodine is present in the food such as shrimp, seaweed, and fish such as tuna and cod. On the other side iodine is present in dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt and also present in processed food such as canned soups for those people who never contain iodized salt. To control the iodine deficiency people mostly add iodine to the salt and about 88% of households worldwide use the iodized salt.
Low quantity of the iodine salt causes the various birth diseases in the newborn for pregnant women needs about 50% more iodine than other women to provide enough for their baby. The iodine is the best source for those people who eat mostly local diet. Iodine is also present in some plants like broccoli, cruciferous vegetables that prevent the goitrogens. The thyroid hormone because people who don’t get enough iodine and if pregnant women severe deficiency of the iodine can permanently damage the stunted growth of the fetus.

Therefore the correct option is (B).

Note: The severe iodine deficiency during childhood has harmful effects on the development and growth of the nervous system and brain. Cognitive function of the Children improves with the help of the iodine supplements. The major diseases can ride up with the iodine deficiency such as fibrocystic breast cancer, and radiation induced thyroid cancer.