Name the hormone responsible for the following functions.
Regulates basal metabolism.

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Thyroxine:
The lobes of the thyroid gland consist of numerous follicles that synthesize the hormone thyroxine.
The basal metabolic rate (BMR) of the body is regulated by this hormone.
It brings about the breakdown of sugars, and fats and produces energy.
It is essential for the development of the brain and mental alertness.
It promotes the ossification of bones.

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