I. A low metabolic rate. II. Increase in body weight III. Tendency to retain water in tissue. Which of the above are the characters of myxoedema? Choose the correct option.
A
I and II
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B
II and III
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C
I and III
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D
I, II and III
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Solution
The correct option is A I and II A. i and ii
EXPLANATION: Myxoedema is a disease, which is marked by swelling of the skin caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormones. Some other symptoms of this disease are - low metabolic rate, weakness, constipation, goiter, weight gain, tendency to retain water in tissue, depressed mood, cold intolerance.