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Question
The hormone which causes stimulation of sympathetic nervous system is ______.
Options
Thyroxine
Insulin
Prolactin
Adrenaline
Solution
The hormone which causes stimulation of sympathetic nervous system is adrenaline.
Explanation:
Exophthalmic goitre is caused by excessive thyroxine release from an overactive thyroid gland.
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