The primary role of thyroxine is to increase the basal metabolic rate, generating heat to control body temperature.
Augmente le taux métabolique de base (énergie utilisée au repos), créant ainsi de la chaleur pour contrôler la température corporelle.
| Front | the primary role of thyroxin |
|---|---|
| Back | increase basal metabolic rate (energy used at rest), thus creating heat to control body temp |
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