Biology PYQ 129 of 227 · Endocrine System & Hormones

Which of the following hormones contains iodine?

  1. ATestosterone
  2. BAdrenaline
  3. CThyroxine
  4. DInsulin
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Thyroxine

Explanation

Thyroxine (T4), secreted by the thyroid gland, is an iodine-containing hormone; its active form triiodothyronine (T3) also has iodine.

It regulates basal metabolic rate and the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Distractors lack iodine: testosterone (steroid), adrenaline (amine), and insulin (protein).

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