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Which one of the following is essential for thyroid gland to make thyroxin?<\/p>\n

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Iodine is an essential trace element required by the thyroid gland to synthesize thyroid hormones, namely thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).<\/section>\n
Iodine atoms are incorporated into the structure of the thyroxine and triiodothyronine molecules. Deficiency of iodine can lead to impaired thyroid hormone production, resulting in conditions like goiter and hypothyroidism.<\/section>\n
The thyroid gland actively accumulates iodide ions from the blood. The synthesis of thyroid hormones involves the iodination of tyrosine residues on the protein thyroglobulin.<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Which one of the following is essential for thyroid gland to make thyroxin? [amp_mcq option1=”NaCl” option2=”KCl” option3=”Cholesterol” option4=”Iodine” correct=”option4″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-1 – 2023 Download PDFAttempt Online Iodine is an essential trace element required by the thyroid gland to synthesize thyroid hormones, namely thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Iodine atoms … <\/p>\n

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