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Thyroxin is responsible for ______protein synthesis_________

The thyroid gland secretes thyroxine. Thyroxine contains four atoms of iodine. Thyroxine regulates the metabolic rate of the body and maintains BMR(Basal Metabolic Rate). They stimulate protein synthesis and help to promote the growth of the body tissues.


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A point of contact between two neurons is _____synapse______

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___Auxin_______ phytohormone is responsible for cell elongation and differentiation of shoots and roots.

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Gibberellins and auxins promote growth in plants while abscisic acid arrests the same. Some situations are discussed here, State which hormones would be needed and why?


A. A gardener wants large dahlias he should use along with nutrients and other things ____auxin_______hormone.


B. In a dwarf plant the branches have to be thickened one would use ___ethylene_____ hormone.


C. Seeds are to be stored for a long time ____abscisic acid______ hormone can help.


D. Cutting the apex or tip of plants so that there are several lateral buds ___auxin_______ hormone can be used.


E. The part of the brain that helps you in solving puzzles is _____cerebrum______.

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A person has loss of control on emotions, which part of brain stops it’s function. ( )