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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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II and III
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I and III
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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.

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