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The Endocrine System — Biology STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10BiologyThe Endocrine System1 Mark
MCQ
Iodised salt is useful because it:
  • A
    Improve digestion
  • B
    Increases resistance to diseases
  • ✓
    Controls the thyroid gland
  • D
    All of the above
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
Controls the thyroid gland
(c) Controls the thyroid gland
Explanation :
Iodised salt is table salt mixed with a minute amount of the element iodine. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. Iodised salt helps in providing the necessary iodine to prevent thyroid disorders such as goiter.

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