Iodine Flashcards
what are its three functions? Iodine
Thyroid hormones
Regulates body temperature, metabolism Reproduction and growth
what are the three details of its function in thyroid hormones? Iodine
Increase:
- BMR
- O2 used
- Energy release from glucose & fatty acids
what are the two deficiency symptoms? Iodine
Hypothyroidism, Goiter
what is goiter? Iodine
enlarged thyroid gland, deficiency symptom
what are the two things that happen in children with Hypothyroidism and what is it? Iodine
Cretinism: mental retardation, stunted growth; deficiency symptom
what are the five things that happen with mild Hypothyroidism in adults and what is it? Iodine
mild: decreased body temperature, cold
intolerance, weight gain, fatigue, sluggishness; deficiency symptom
what are the five things that happen with severe Hypothyroidism in adults and what is it? Iodine
myxedema: husky voice, low BMR; deficiency symptom
what is Cretinism and what are the two things that happen if you have it? Iodine
the deficiency symptom in children that have Hypothyroidism; mental retardation, stunted growth
what is myxedema and what are the two things that happen if you have it? Iodine
the deficiency symptom in adults that have severe Hypothyroidism; husky voice, low BMR
what the DRI? Iodine
150 μg
what is the toxicity disease? Iodine
Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease)
what are the five things that happen in the toxicity disease of Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease)? Iodine
Increased BMR up
to 100% Nervousness Increased appetite
and weight loss Racing heartbeat Protruding eyeballs
what are the three main food sources? Iodine
saltwater fish, iodized salt, bakery goods