Q.Assertion (A) : Excess of iodine ingestion can be harmful. Reason (R) : Excess iodine inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone. Codes :
Correct answer: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
Explanation
Excess of iodine ingestion can be harmful Because excess of iodine inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone. Excess of iodine form idopetide that temporarily inhibit thyroid peroxidase (TPO) mRNA and protein synthesis and therefore thyroglobulin iodinations.
Excess of iodine ingestion can be harmful Because excess of iodine inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone. Excess of iodine form idopetide that temporarily inhibit thyroid peroxidase (TPO) mRNA and protein synthesis and therefore thyroglobulin iodinations.