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Thyroxine hormone regulates the of the body.

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calcium absorption
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water absorption
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basal metabolism
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blood glucose
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Solution

The correct option is C 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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