Question

Mention the following statements as true or false. If false, rewrite the sentence by changing the words written in bold face:

Malfunctioning of thyroid in infants result in Myxoedema.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Myxoedema

1. It is a condition arising due to hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adults resulting in lowered basal metabolism, physical and mental dullness, impotency, degeneration of sex organs, etc.
2. Malfunctioning of thyroid in infants results in Cretinism.
3. This is characterized by retarded physical and mental growth, short stature, short limbs, a pot bellya , a pigeon chest, etc.

Final answer: The given statement is false.