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Question
Write briefly about
Exophthalmic goitre (symptoms and cause).
Solution
Exophthalmic goitre - It is caused due to over activity of thyroid gland.
Symptoms are - Enlargement and protrusion of the gland below the chin, increased pulse rate, nervousness and bulging of the eyes.
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