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Choose the correct answer from the four options given below.
Cretinism and myxoedema are due to
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.
- 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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