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SAQ : Which gland secretes “thyroxine”? What is the chief function of thyroxine?

August 23, 2023

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Which gland secretes “thyroxine”? What is the chief function of thyroxine?

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Thyroxine is secreted by the thyroid gland. The chief function of thyroxine is to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of cellular oxidation.

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