Mention two functions of iodine in the body.

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Iodine helps the body by enabling

1. Proper functioning of thyroid gland.
2. Iodine is important for proper growth and development of the body.

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How is iodine important in our body?

An iodine deficiency in the body will affect the synthesis of _____.

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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