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A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterised by (i) a low metabolic rate, (ii) increase in body weight and (iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is:
Options
(a) simple goitre
(b) myxoedema
(c) cretinism
(d) hypothyroidism
Correct Answer:
myxoedema
Explanation:
Myxoedema is caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone or thyroxine in adults. It is characterised by increase in the body weight, puffy appearance, low metabolic rate and tendency to retain water in tissues.
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