Which of the following hormone increases the rate of cell metabolism and regulates growth?

Thyroxine

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Adrenaline

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Insulin

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Testosterone

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Solution

The correct option is A
Thyroxine

Thyroxine is an iodine-containing hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that increases the rate of cell metabolism and regulates growth. Thyroxine can also be made synthetically for the treatment of hypothyroidism.

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Question 48
Mention one function for each of these hormones.

(a) Thyroxin
(b) Insulin
(c) Adrenaline
(d) Growth hormone
(e) Testosterone

Hormones	Functions
(i) Thyroxine	(a) Causes breasts to develop in females
(ii) Adrenaline	(b) Causes the male to start producing sperms
(iii) Insulin	(c) Prepares the body for an emergency
(iv) Estrogen	(d) Controls the metabolic rate
(v) Testosterone	(e) Regulates the amount of sugar in blood

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