Question

Deficiency of thyroxine in adults cause ______a) Cretinism
b) Myxoedema
c) Dibetes
d) Cushing's disease

Answer 1

Hey friend It's (a) Cretinism

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Answer 2

Answer:

b) Myxoedema

Explanation:

Deficiency of thyroxine in adults causes myxoedema. Myxoedema, autoimmune disease is caused by the hyposecretion of thyroid hormone (thyroxine). In this disease, an individual is unable to produce thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland, situated at the front of throat is affected by this disease.

Cretinism is also caused by the deficiency of thyroxine in a child or infant.

Diabetes is related to the insulin hormone.

ACTH hormone is responsible for the Cushing's disease.