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

A
Decreased metabolism​
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B
Dwarfism​
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Cretinism ​
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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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