Q. Due to this swelling around eyes, and large and popping eye balls are observed in an individual who has
A) Less secretion of thyroxine in adult
B) Excessive secretion of thyroxine
C) Excessive secretion of calcitonin
D) Less secretion of thyroxine right from birth
Explanation
Deficiency of iodine in adult causes myxoedema. The peculiar feature of myxoedema is that face and hands become swollen due to deposition of albuminous myxomatous tissue. The main effect of thyroxine hormone is to regulate basal Metabolic rate (BMR). Deficiency of thyroxine in infants lead to cretinism.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.