Question

A disease caused due to under secretion of thyroxine

Answer 1

The release of too much thyroxine is known as thyrotoxicosis. This may be caused by overactivity of the thyroid gland as in Grave's disease inflammation of the thyroid or a benign tumour.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Too little production of thyroxine by the thyroid gland is known as hypothyroidism. It may be caused by autoimmune diseases, poor iodine intake or caused by the use of certain drugs