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There is a hormone which regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in our body. Name the hormone and the gland which secretes it. Why is it important for us to have iodised salt in our diet?
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The hormone is thyroxine, secreted by the thyroid gland. Iodised salt is important because iodine is required for the synthesis of thyroxine; its deficiency can lead to goitre, so iodised salt helps prevent this.
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