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Standard XII

Biology

The Pituitary Gland

Myxoedema is ...

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Myxoedema is a disorder of

Parthyroid gland

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Thyroid glad

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Solution

The correct option is D Thyroid glad
The thyroid gland secretes the hormone known as thyroxine which helps to maintain the metabolism. Its deficiency causes myxoedema. Myxoedema is caused by the deficiency of thyroid hormone in adults. This disease is characterized by puffy appearance due to the accumulation of fat in the sub-cutaneous tissue because of low metabolic rate. The swelling is caused due to the deposition of mucopolysaccharides in the dermis.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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