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Questions
Write briefly about the symptoms of exophthalmic goitre.
Write in brief about the symptoms of exophthalmic goitre.
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Solution
- Enlargement of the thyroid gland, also known as a goitre.
- Protrusion of the eyeballs, a condition known as exophthalmos.
- Increased basal metabolic rate.
- Rapid heart rate (tachycardia).
- Weight loss and nervousness.
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