A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxin in adults is characterized…
Biology · NEET · NTA Exams — Chemical Coordination and Integration
A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxin in adults is characterized by:
(i) a low metabolic rate
(ii) increase in body weight
(iii) tendency to retain water in tissue is
- hypothyroidism
- simple goitre
- myxedema
- cretinism
Answer
(C) myxedema
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