NEET 2009 Biology question

Biology Chemical Coordination and Integration NEET 2009

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:

(1)simple goitre
(2)myxoedemaCorrect
(3)cretinism
(4)hypothyroidism

Answer: (2)

Solution

Deficiency of thyroxine in adults causes myxoedema, with low BMR, weight gain, puffy face and water retention in the tissues (oedema). Hence option (2). Simple goitre is enlargement of the thyroid due to iodine

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