Question
Biology Question on chemical coordination and integration
Which of the following conditions is not linked to deficiency of thyroid hormone ?
A
Cretinism
B
Goitre
C
Myxoedema
D
Exopthalmia
Answer
Exopthalmia
Explanation
Solution
Exophthalmia is protrusion of eye balls. This occurs in exopthalmic goitre. Exophthalamic goitre is thyroid enlargement in which thyroid secretes excessive amount of thyroid hormone. It is caused due to hypersecretion of thyroid hormone.