The condition caused by excessive secretion of thyroxine is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The condition caused by excessive secretion of thyroxine is:
A. Cretinism
B. Simple goiter
C. Exophthalmic goiter (Graves' disease)
D. Myxedema
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Graves' disease is an autoimmune hyperthyroidism characterized by exophthalmos (bulging eyes), weight loss, and tachycardia. Myxedema is adult hypothyroidism, cretinism congenital hypothyroidism, simple goiter iodine deficiency.

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