Question

The deficiency of thyroxine hormone in children is cretinism. It slows down growth. Write one more disorder associated with deficiency of thyroxine.

Answer 1

• Thyroid gland secrets hormone called thyroxine.
• Another disorder associated with deficiency of thyroxine is simple goiter.
• A deficiency of iodine leads to decreased production of T3 and T4, enlarges the thyroid tissue and will cause the disease known as simple goitre.
  
• Common symptoms include lump or swelling of the neck.
• Other symptoms include coughing, fast heart rate, inability to tolerate heat, shortness of breath, throat tightness, an underactive thyroid, or weight gain