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The hormone thyroxine...

The hormone thyroxine

A

is secreted by pancease

B

is secreted by thyroid

C

decreases blood sugar

D

does not stimulate metabolism

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The correct Answer is:
B
It is an amine hormone secreted from thyroid which stimulates rate of oxidative metabolism and regulates general growth and developments.
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