7.
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
Or
Man with thick lips, dirt deposited on tongue, low heart
beating rate, with excess amount of cholesterol in blood, is
supposed to be suffering from which abnormality
(c) Myxoedema occurs due to deficiency of thyroxine is
adults. It is characterized by low BMR, low body temperature, reduced heart rate, pulse rate, cardiac output. Face and hands become swollen.