A person has protruding eyes, tachycardia and higher body temperature. He is suffering from

Cretinism

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Hyperthyroidism

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Diabetes

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Acromegaly

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Solution

The correct option is D Hyperthyroidism
A. Cretinism is the retarded mental and physical development due to hyposecretion of thyroid hormones.
B. Hyperthyroidism is the over secretion of thyroid glands.
C. Diabetes occur due to hyposecretion of insulin hormone which causes increased level of sugar in blood.
D. Acromegaly occurs due to hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults due to which there is abnormal thickening of bones and soft tissues.
So, the correct answer is 'Hyperthyroidism'.

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