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Question
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Which of the following hormones contain iodine?

  • Insulin

  • Testosterone

  • Adrenaline

  • Thyroxine

Solution

D.

Thyroxine

Thyroxine is 3,5,3', 5'- tetraiodothyronine. It is secreted by follicular cells of thyroid glands. Its structure is as 


Thyroxine stimulates the consumption of oxygen and thus, the metabolism of all cells or tissue in the body.