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What will happen if intake of iodine in our diet is low?

Iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to synthesis thyroxine hormone. Thyroxine regulates the metabolisms carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the body. Lack of iodine in the diet can hamper general metabolism; which can lead to many complications. Moreover, deficiency of iodine in our diet also leads to a condition which is known as goiter. One of the symptoms in this disease is a swollen neck.


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(g) Name the endocrine gland associated with kidneys?


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