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Cretinism and myxoedema are due to

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The correct answer is (c) hyposecretion of thyroxine.

Cretinism is a condition that affects the growth of children due to defective development or early atrophy of the thyroid gland.

Myxoedema is a condition that affects an adult if his thyroid gland does not function properly.

Both cretinism and myxoedema are caused due to undersecretion of thyroxine by the thyroid gland.

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