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

The condition caused by excessive secretion of thyroxine is:
A. Exophthalmic goiter (Graves' disease)
B. Cretinism
C. Simple goiter
D. Myxedema
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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