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A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterized by 1. A low metabolic rate 2. Increase in body weight 3. Tendency to retain water in tissues is Choose the correct option.

Answer: (C)

Solution

Thyroxine deficiency in adults with low metabolic rate, weight gain and water retention is myxoedema; cretinism occurs in infants, simple

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