Thyroxine hormone regulates the of the body.

calcium absorption

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basal metabolism

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The correct option is D basal metabolism
The pituitary gland produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This hormone stimulates the production of thyroxine. It regulates the basal metabolism, i,e., the rate of cellular oxidation resulting in heat production at rest.

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Which statement is not true about thyroxin?

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(d) Thyroxin is also called thyroid hormone

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\begin{matrix} Hormone & Function a. & Thyroxine & 1 & Regulates blood glucose level b. & Insulin & 2 & Deals with emergency situation c. & Adrenaline & 3 & Regulates metabolic rate \end{matrix}

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Thyroxine hormone regulates the of the body.

The correct option is D basal metabolism The pituitary gland produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This hormone stimulates the production of thyroxine. It regulates the basal metabolism, i,e., the rate of cellular oxidation resulting in heat production at rest.

The correct option is D basal metabolism
The pituitary gland produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). This hormone stimulates the production of thyroxine. It regulates the basal metabolism, i,e., the rate of cellular oxidation resulting in heat production at rest.