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Human Endocrine System
Question

Which diseases is caused by the deficiency of thyroxin in adults?

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Solution

Hypothyroidism during the adult years produces myxedema, which occurs about five times more often in females than in males. A hallmark of this disorder is edema (accumulation of interstitial fluid) that causes the facial tissues to swell and look puffy.

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