Iodine is essential for proper working of which endocrine gland?

Parathyroid gland

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Thyroid gland

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Thymus gland

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Thyroid gland
The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, found in many foods, and convert it into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body that can absorb iodine, nut parathyroid gland and Thymus gland does not absorb Iodine.
So, the correct option is 'Thyroid gland'.

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Assertion(A): Iodine diet is essential for proper body functioning in man.

Reason(R): Iodine helps in the formation of thyroxin which regulates overall metabolism of the body.

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