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Question
Cretinism and Myxoedema are due to
A. Hypersecretion of thyroxin
B. Hypersecretion of growth hormone
C. Hyposecretion of thyroxin
D. Hyposecretion of growth hormone
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Solution
Hyposecretion of thyroxine.
Cretinism is caused in children, while myxoedema is caused in adults.
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