AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Zoology Thyroid Disorders MCQ Question
A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterised by
(i) a low metabolic rate,
(ii) increase in body weight and
(iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is:
simple goitre
myxoedema
cretinism
hypothyroidism
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Deficiency of thyroxine in adults is specifically called Myxoedema characterised by low metabolic rate, increase in body weight and tendency to retain water in tissues.
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