In hypothyroidism, these complexes accumulate promoting waterretention, which produces characteristic puffiness of the skin;when thyroxine is administered, the proteins are mobilized anddiuresis continues until the puffiness (myxedema) is cleared.

What is a severe form of adult hypothyroidism caused by a deficiency of T₃ and T₄ characterized by facial puffiness?

tudents should be able to explain the roles of thyroxine andadrenaline in the body.

Which of these is the major physiological effects of Thyroxine?Question 9Select one:a.Promotes water re-absorption in kidney tubules.b.Increases metabolic rate.c.Involved in T-cell developmentT-cell developmentd.Regulates mood, sexual development, and daily cycles in response to the amount of light in the environment.e.Promotes growth of all body tissues.f.Stimulates the development of sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics in males.

Which condition does not represent hypothyroidism ? Grave's disease CretinismMyxoedemaSimple Goitre

The symptoms associated with the hypothyroidism are_________.