One of the following conditions is not linked to the deficiency of thyroid hormones:

Cretinism

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Myxoedema

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Goitre

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Exophthalmos

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Solution

The correct option is D
Exophthalmos

Exophthalmos occurs due to oversecretion of the thyroid hormones.

The gland enlarges due to which the eyes bulge out; this condition is called exophthalmos.

In exophthalmos, the heart rate increases rapidly, the body temperature rises and it causes irritability, nervousness, restlessness, tremors etc.

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Which of the following conditions is not linked to deficiency of thyroid hormone?

(a) Cretinism

(b) Goitre

(d) Exophthalmia

One of the following conditions is NOT linked to deficiency of thyroid hormones.

Choose the odd one out from each series

(a) The glands - thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, prostate...........................

(b) The conditions - cretinism, myxoedema, goitre, scurvy....................

(d) The hormonal sources - adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla, cortisone, pituitary...............................

A. Cretinism
B. Gull’s disease
C. Grave’s disease
D. Simple goitre

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