Multiple choice

The hormone thyroxine ____.

  1. controls tissue metabolism

  2. regulates growth of the body

  3. inhibits the production of urine

  4. affects secretion of milk

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Explanation

Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone secreted by the thyroid gland and controls tissue metabolism by regulating basal metabolic rate. It influences oxygen consumption, heat production, and metabolic activity in cells.