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A health disorder that results from the deficinecy of thyroxine in adults

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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