Question

Restlessness, intolerance to temperature and increased metabolism is due to

• A. Thyrotoxicosis
• B. ACTH deficiency
• C. Pituitary deficiency
• D. Calcitonin deficiency

Answer 1

The correct option is A Thyrotoxicosis

Restlessness, intolerance to temperature and increased metabolism are the symptoms of Grave's disease, also known as Exophthalmic goitre which is the most common cause of thyrotoxicosis in adults. There is hypersecretion of thyroxine hormone from anterior pituitary. Protrusion of eyeballs occur due to deposition of excess fat behind the eyes and this is known as exophthalmus.

So, the correct answer is 'Thyrotoxicosis'.