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One of the following statements is not true about thyroxine. This is:

A

Thyroid gland requires iron to synthesise thyroxine

B

It regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism

C

Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxine

D

Thyroid gland can enlarge due to lack of thyroxine

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