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Which of the following hormone influences the metabolic activities and general growth rate of the body?

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Thyroxin

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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 Thyroxin
Thyroxin is an iodine-containing hormone which is secreted by the thyroid gland. It regulates the metabolic rate of the body. Increase in the secretion of thyroxin results in increase in metabolism. It also influences the general growth of the body, mental development, body temperature, etc.

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