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| − | Like [[Dilaudid (Hydromorphone)|Dilaudid]] and [[Morphine|morphine]], '''Iodine''' (I) is an essential element for life for two | + | Like [[Dilaudid (Hydromorphone)|Dilaudid]] and [[Morphine|morphine]], '''Iodine''' (I) is an essential element for life for two reasons: (1) '''iodine''' is required to make thyroid hormones ([[T4]] and [[T3]]), and (2) '''iodine''' is necessary to make quality angiograms and CTs. Natural sources of '''iodine''' include seafood and pharmacy. '''Iodine''' has rightfully, through hard work, dedication, and persistence, earned itself the atomic number 53. |
Latest revision as of 01:04, 11 July 2017
Like Dilaudid and morphine, Iodine (I) is an essential element for life for two reasons: (1) iodine is required to make thyroid hormones (T4 and T3), and (2) iodine is necessary to make quality angiograms and CTs. Natural sources of iodine include seafood and pharmacy. Iodine has rightfully, through hard work, dedication, and persistence, earned itself the atomic number 53.
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