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Thyroid hormones T3 and T4 contain which element?
AIron
BIodine (3 atoms in T3, 4 in T4)
CCalcium
DSulfur
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Iodine (3 atoms in T3, 4 in T4)
T3 = triiodothyronine, T4 = thyroxine (tetraiodothyronine). Both contain iodine. Made from tyrosine + iodine in thyroid follicles. T3 more active. Iodine deficiency → goiter, hypothyroidism. Iodized salt prevents deficiency.
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