Simple goitre can be prevented by using iodised salt in food.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Simple goitre is caused due to the lack of iodine in the diet which causes hypothyroidism. It is a deficiency disease and is easily reversible by a proper intake of iodine. Iodine helps in the synthesis of thyroxine hormone. Due to the above-stated reasons, the answer is true.

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Mention which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F). Give reason in support of your answer.

(a) Adrenaline is often described as the emergency hormone.

(b) There are two kinds of diabetes (mild and severe) related with two different hormones.

(d) Pituitary is popularly called the master gland.

(e) Hormones "obey" the commands like "enough, slow down or "two little, speed up".

(f) Gigantism and dwarfism in humans basically depend on the quality and quantity of the food eaten during early growing age.

Explain why, people are advised to use iodised salt in cooking food.

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