Question

Bulging of eyes, increased BMR, B.P. and heart rate are symptoms of

• A. Cretinism
• B. Myxedema
• C. Goitre
• D. Exophthalmic goitre

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Exophthalmic goitre

The correct option is D:

The explanation of the correct option:

1. Hypersecretion of the thyroid gland leads to excess thyroid hormones in the body leading to a disorder or disease called exophthalmic goitre.
2. Exophthalmic goitre is also called Grave's disease.
3. Overactivity of the thyroid gland causes a swelling in the neck region called goitre.
4. It is also accompanied by protruding eyeballs and Grave's disease leads to increased B.M.R, sweating and heart rate.

The explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Cretinism is a disorder in children due to hyposecretion id hormones from childhood and this leads to dwarfism with serious mental retardation in children.

Option B:

Myxedema is a disorder in adults due to hyposecretion of thyroid hormone which is characterized by puffiness of the skin due to oedema.

Option C:

Goitre is swelling in the neck region due to hypersecretion of thyroid hormone.

Final answer: Bulging of eyes, increased BMR, B.P. and heart rate are symptoms of Exophthalmic goitre.