Haritha,SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT at Edumarz
Solution:Iodised salt is advisable in our daily diet to ensure proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
Thyroid gland
It is seen in the lower region of the neck as a two-lobed structure.
The hormone formed by the thyroid gland is thyroxine.
Thyroxin
Thyroxine is the hormone that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein,and fat in our body to provide balance for growth.
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Diseases of Thyroid gland
Diseases affecting the thyroid gland prevent the formation of the right amount of thyroid hormone production in the body.
Major diseases of thyroid gland are Thyroiditis,Grave’s disease,thyroid cancer etc.
Diagnosis of thyroid diseases
Blood tests
Ultrasound imaging
MRI scans
Physical examination by doctor