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Answer» Functions of Thyroxine hormone: - It increases oxidative metabolism so the rate of energy production increases our speed of life increases.
- It increases protein synthesis, gluconeogenesis, the temperature of body and functions of nerves.
- It increases the glucose absorption, by intestine oxygen consumption and basic metabolic rate (BIR).
- It increases the heartbeat.
- It plays a significant role in the metamorphosis of tadpole larva into a frog.
- It plays a role in osmotic regulation in cold-blooded vertebrates.
- It also increases the activity of neurosecretion adrenalin and non-adrenalin.
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