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Name two hormones secreted from the follicles of the thyroid. Mention one symptom of hypothyroidism and name the disorder.

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Thyroxine and calcitonin are two hormones secreted from the follicles of the thyroid. One symptom of hypothyroidism is impaired carbohydrate and fat metabolism which leads to weight gain. Cretinism in children and myxedema in adults are the disorders associated with it.

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