Assertion: iodine's function | /r/HasProperty | thyroxin
Facets:
value: as a constituent of the hormones
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: The primary function of iodine in the body is as a constituent of the hormones thyroxin and triiodotyrosine, both of which are secreted by the thyroid gland and affect growth, development, and the metabolic rate of the body.