Which statement is not true about thyroxin?

Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin.

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It regulates carbohydrates, protein and fat metabolism in the body.

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Thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesise thyroxin.

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Thyroxin is also called thyroid hormone.

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Solution

The correct option is A Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin.
Iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to synthesize thyroxin hormone.
Thyroxin hormone regulates carbohydrates, protiens and fat metabolism in the body so as to provide the best balance for growth.
Thyroxin hormone is also called thyroid hormone.

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Which statement is not true about thyroxin?

(a) Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin
(b) It regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the body
(c) Thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesise thyroxin
(d) Thyroxin is also called thyroid hormone

Q. Thyroxine and Tri-iodothyronine, produced by the thyroid gland, are synthesised from iodine and ___________.

What is essential for the production of thyroxine hormone by the thyroid gland?

Q. The synthesis and release of thyroxine from the thyroid gland is stimulated by

Assertion(A): Iodine diet is essential for proper body functioning in man.

Reason(R): Iodine helps in the formation of thyroxin which regulates overall metabolism of the body.

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