Deficiency of thyroxine in later age due to lack of iodine in diet result in:
Correct answer: D. Both a & b
- A. Goiter
- B. Increase in body weight
- C. Cretinism
- D. Both a & b
Explanation
Iodine is needed to make thyroxine; when it is deficient, the thyroid enlarges as goiter and low thyroxine slows metabolism, commonly causing weight gain. Thus both goiter and increased body weight apply.
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