Multiple choice

Which of the following conditions will not be treated by taking thyroxine or iodine?

  1. Simple goitre

  2. Exophthalmic goitre

  3. Cretinism

  4. Myxodema

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Exophthalmic goitre is caused by hypersecretion of thyroxin. So, it will not be treated by thyroxin or iodine supplementation.