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Question
Cretinism and Myxoedema are due to
A. Hypersecretion of thyroxin
B. Hypersecretion of growth hormone
C. Hyposecretion of thyroxin
D. Hyposecretion of growth hormone
Solution
Hyposecretion of thyroxine.
Cretinism is caused in children, while myxoedema is caused in adults.
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