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Grade 12Zoology

Which of the following statement is not true about exophthalmic goitre?
  1. It is caused by the hyposecretion of thyroxine
  2. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) increases
  3. Eyes bulge forward
  4. There is and increase in the heart rate and pulse.

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11 Years agoGrade 12
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11 Years ago
Hello student
correct answer is A.

IT IS CAUSED BY THE HYPOSECRETION OF THYROXINE
exophthalmic goitre is caused by hypersecretion of thyroxine. this disease increases the size of throid gland 2-3 times