Which of the following hormones contains iodine?
- ATestosterone
- BAdrenaline
- CThyroxine
- DInsulin
- 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).