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What gland must be supplied with iodine before it can synthesize its hormones?
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What gland must have iodine before it can synthesize its hormones?
Thyroid
Why is iodine important for proper thyroid function?
It is used by the Thyroid gland to produce its hormones called: T1, T2, T3, and T4. If not enough iodine is available for it to produce these hormones a swelling of the Thyroid will develop called "Goiter".
Is iodine found in thyroid hormones?
No. Iodine is not found in the thyroid hormones, but Iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to make thyroxin hormone. Actually yes, iodine is found in the thyroid hormones T3 and T4, the most common forms of thyroid hormone.
What is a mineral that helps thyroid hormones?
Iodine
True or False The element essential for the production of thyroid hormones is magnesium?
Iodine
Which endocrine gland requires iodine to produce hormones?
thryoxine
What does your body use iodine for?
the body uses iodine for starch and the sugar and glucose... Your thyroid gland, which is located in your neck, needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control your body's growth and metabolism and are important for the development of the brain in babies and young children. Without sufficient iodine, the thyroid gland is unable to produce an adequate amount of hormones, which can have serious health consequences.
What is iodine necessary for?
Iodine is needed for the normal metabolism of cells. Metabolism is the process of converting food into energy. Humans need iodine for normal thyroid function, and for the production of thyroid hormones
What is iodine used for in the body?
The main use of iodine in the human body is that it makes the hormones that the thyroid needs to function properly. The thyroid hormones control the metabolism and many other important functions of the body.
What element thyroid hormone contain?
Thyroid hormones contain the element: IODINE
Would hormones of the parathyroid gland needed iodine to be form?
No calcium is needed
What element is an important part of thyroid hormones which help to regulate body temperature and metabolic rate?
Iodine(127) is important part of thyroid hormone which help to regulate body temperature and metabolic rate. Hormones are Triiodothyronine and Thyroxine with three and four Iodine atoms respecively.
