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Question
Exophthalmic goitre is caused due to the overactivity of ______.
Options
thymus
thyroid
parathyroid
adrenal cortex
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Solution
Exophthalmic goitre is caused due to the overactivity of thyroid.
Explanation:
Exophthalmic goitre is caused by excessive thyroxine release from an overactive thyroid gland.
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