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  • A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults is characterised by I.    A low metabolic rate II.&nb

A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults is characterised by

I.    A low metabolic rate

II.    Increase in body weight

III.    Tendency to retain water in the tissues

 

Option: 1

Hypothyroidism

 


Option: 2

Simple goitre

 


Option: 3

Myxoedema

 


Option: 4

Cretinism

 


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Thyroid Disorders -

Hypothyroidism:

  • Myxoedema or Gull’s disease:
    • It is caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormone in adults. 
    • This disease is characterized by puffy appearance due to accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissue because of a low metabolic rate. 
    • The patient lacks alertness, intelligence and initiative. 
    • He also suffers from slow heartbeat, low body temperature and regarded sexual development. 

Hence, the correct option is myxoedema

 

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