alleryThe hormone thyroxine is produced by the:
APancreas gland
BAdrenal gland
CPituitary gland
DThyroid gland
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Thyroid gland
1. Thyroxine controls the rate of body metabolism.
2. It is secreted by the butterfly-shaped **thyroid gland** in the neck.
3. The element iodine is essential for making thyroxine.
4. Pancreas, adrenal and pituitary make different hormones.
_Source: Selina Concise ICSE Class 8 Biology Ch 5 "Endocrine System and Adolescence", Major endocrine glands_
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