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A health disorder that results from deficiency of thyroxine in adults and is characterised by
(i) Low metabolic rate
(ii) Increase in body weight and
(iii) Tendency to retain water in tissues is
A health disorder that results from deficiency of thyroxine in adults and is characterised by
(i) Low metabolic rate
(ii) Increase in body weight and
(iii) Tendency to retain water in tissues is
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The correct option is B Myxoedema
Myxoedema, also known as Gull's disease occurs commonly in adults due to deficiency of thyroid hormones when the mental and physical development of body is complete. Thyroid hormone regulate metabolic rate of body as it increases oxygen consumption in metabolically active tissues. A decreased level of thyroid hormones causes low metabolic rate in body. Other symptoms include increased body weight and water retainment in tissues.
So, the correct answer is 'Myxoedema'.
Myxoedema, also known as Gull's disease occurs commonly in adults due to deficiency of thyroid hormones when the mental and physical development of body is complete. Thyroid hormone regulate metabolic rate of body as it increases oxygen consumption in metabolically active tissues. A decreased level of thyroid hormones causes low metabolic rate in body. Other symptoms include increased body weight and water retainment in tissues.
So, the correct answer is 'Myxoedema'.
So, the correct answer is 'Myxoedema'.
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