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Standard XII
Biology
The Endocrine System
Thyroid gland...
Question
Thyroid gland produces a hormone called "Thyroxine" which
A
Controls blood glucose levels
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Controls ovulation
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Controls metabolic rate
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D
Maintains pregnancy
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Solution
The correct option is
D
Controls metabolic rate
Thyroxine or T4 hormone increases the basal metabolic rate.
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