Which endocrine gland requires iodine to synthesize a particular hormone whose deficiency may cause goitre disease
. کون سے اینڈوکرائن غدود کو ایک مخصوص ہارمون کی ترکیب کے لیے آیوڈین کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے جس کی کمی سے گٹھری کی بیماری ہو سکتی ہے
Answer: Thyroid gland
Explanation
The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and produces thyroid hormones,
which deficiency can cause goiter disease.
Cells producing thyroid hormones extract and absorb iodine from the blood and incorporate them into the thyroid hormones.
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