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A health disorder that results from the deficiency of thyroxine in adults and characterized by (i) a low metabolic rate (ii) increase in body weight and (iii) tendency to retain water in tissues is :

A

Hypothyroidism

B

Simple goiter

C

Myxoedema

D

Cretinism

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The correct Answer is:
C
Hypothyroidism in adults results in myxoedema that causes due to deficiency of thyroxin hormone. The symptoms include reduction in overall metabolic activity, reduced BMR, easily fatigued, low cardiac output etc.
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