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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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