The thyroid gland is hugely important because it is the only means by which your body absorbs iodine to produce a hormone which is necessary for nearly every metabolic function in the body (everything from body temperature regulation and brain development, to converting food into energy).
Sprainâcomplete or incomplete tear in supporting ligaments surrounding a joint caused by a twisting or wrenching motion. Strainâacute or chronic injury to a muscle or tendinous attachment caused by stress, overuse, or over stretching. Classified as mild, moderate, or severe (see Classifying sprains and strains)
What is the difference between load and stress? Load is a force measured in pounds and is a vector with magnitude and direction. Stress is related to force divided by area and is measured in pounds per square inch. Ten pounâ¦ds (force)applied over 2 square inches is 5 pounds per square inch stress.