Put a tick mark against the correct alternative in the following statements: (g) In humans, increased thyroxine production results in (tick the correct Solution)

Decreased metabolism

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Increased metabolism

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Solution

The correct option is D Increased metabolism
Correct Option: (a) Increased metabolism.

The condition of oversecretion of thyroxine is called hyperthyroidism.

In this condition, there is a noticeable increase in the metabolic rate, increase in heartbeat, shortness of breath and the eyes protrude out together with goitre in the neck.

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