Biology
Akash is suffering from a disease caused due to insufficient secretion of thyroxine. It shows general sluggishness with swelling on the face and hands. This disease is caused due to the deficiency of :
- Iron
- Iodine
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
Endocrine System
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Iodine
Reason — Myxoedema is is a condition seen in an adult when insufficient amount of thyroxine is produced. It shows general sluggishness with swelling on the face and hands, caused due to the deficiency of Iodine.
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