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The increased or decreased level of thyroxin may disrupt the homeostasis of the body. Explain? |
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Answer» Due to hypothyroidism (eg. cretinism) low metabolic rate, sluggishness, sleeplessness, increase in body weight, hypertension, oedema, etc. Due to hyperthyroidism (eg. Graves disease) high metabolic rate, increased heartbeat, rise in body temperature, sweating, sleeplessness, loss of weight, emotional imbalance. |
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