State the functions of the following hormones:

(a) Thyroxine


(b) Adrenaline


(c) Growth hormone

(a) Thyroxine: Controls the metabolic rate of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body.

(b) Adrenaline: Regulates blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and carbohydrate metabolism.


(c) Growth hormone: Controls the growth of human body.


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