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in one word answer Deficiency of thyroxine causes​

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Deficiency of Thyroxine Causes :

In adults thyroxine deficiency will lower the metabolic rate, causing -

• Weight gain
• Memory problems
• Infertility
• Ftigue and
• Muscle stiffness.

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.