Which of the following hormone is required iodine substrate to initiate the metabolism of fat?

Thyroxin

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Adrenaline

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Solution

The correct option is A
Thyroxin

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 treatment of hypothyroidism.

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