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What are hormones? Name the hormone secreted by thyroid gland and state its function.

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Hormones are the chemicals secreted by the group of cells or tissues called glands.
Thyroxine is secreted by thyroid gland and its function is to regulates carbohydrate protein and fat metabolism.
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