9. The thyroid gland produces the hormone
thyroxin, which increases the general rate
of the body's metabolism and is essential
to normal growth. If the thyroid does not
secrete enough thyroxin, it is called
hypothyroidism. Which of the following
may be a result of hypothyroidism?
(a) A person is energetic and restless.
(b) A person is not very active physically
or mentally.elom
(c) A person loses a large amount of
weight.
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(d) A person experiences puffy swelling of
ale tue the face and body.
