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components of the fluids in with the formation of thy-
the circulatory system—also roid hormones and func-
disappears. Fluids nourish tions. There is an average of
the heart, veins, arteries and 14 milligrams of iodine in
capillaries. A serious loss of the human body, whose
them can lead to shock in only use is in the production
the circulatory system. of thyroid hormones—thy-
roxin and triodothyronin—
Important Trace necessary for metabolism in
Elements In The all the body's cells to contin-
Body ue at the normal speed. A
Elements found in very lack of thyroid secretion
small quantities are known leads to a 40 to 50% drop
as trace elements. The levels below normal levels in gen-
of these in foodstuffs are eral metabolism, and an
very low. In the absence of excess of thyroid secretion
any one of these, however, leads to an increase of 60 to
symptoms and disorders 100%. Since the thyroid hor-
appear. The three most mone plays various roles in
important trace elements are embryo development,
iodine, zinc, and fluoride. iodine deficiency during
pregnancy may cause vari-
Iodine ous birth defects.
Iodine, the best-known Iodine deficiency also
trace element, is associated causes goiter, resulting in
the growth of the thyroid
gland, as well as mental