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NEETBiologyChemical Coordination (Endocrine System)Class 11

What does “Thyroxine” actually mean in Chemical Coordination (Endocrine System), and why does it matter for NEET?

the thyroid hormone that controls the body's metabolic rate; it needs iodine.

In simple words: the thyroid hormone that controls the body's metabolic rate; it needs iodine. Getting Thyroxine clear matters because NEET questions on Chemical Coordination (Endocrine System) usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Thyroxine

Common mistake

thinking thyroid problems don't relate to diet.

Memory tip

iodine deficiency → low thyroxine → goitre.

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