Question 41
What will happen if intake of iodine in our diet is low?

Iodine is an important constituent of thyroxine. Thyroxine governs the rate of general metabolism in the body. Lack of iodine in the diet can hamper general metabolism which can lead to many complications. Moreover, deficiency of iodine also leads to a condition which is known as goitre. This manifests in the form of a permanent swelling in the neck.