Q. I. Low metabolic rate II. Increase in body weight III. Tendency to retain water in tissue Which of the following disease shows the above given symptoms?

A) Gigantism
B) Cretinism
C) Myxoedema
D) Acromegaly
Explanation

Myxoedema (gull’s disease) occurs due to deficiency of thyroxine in adults. It is characterised by (i) Low BMR (30-40%) (ii) Low body temperature (iii) Tendency to retain water (iv) Reduced heart rate/pulse rate (v) Low sugar and iodine level in blood, muscular weakness (vi) Oedema (accumulation of interstitial fluid that causes the facial tissue to swell and look fluffy)

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