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What are hormone state one function of each of the following
(1) Thyroxine
(2) Insulin

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The hormone refers to the chemical compounds which are use to regulate various body function, and they convey the message which leads to change in the body.

Thyroxine hormone secreted is thydoxine and the function of thyroxine is regulates the body temperature and play an important role in growth and development.

Insulin it is produce by beta cells of the pancreas, and is central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, skeletal muscles and fat tissue to absorb glucose from the blood. In the liver and skeletal muscles, glucose is stored as glycogen, and in fat cells (adipocytes). it stored as triglycerides.
And the main function of the insulin is regulates the blood sugar level.

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