Biology
In humans, increased thyroxine production results in:
- Increased metabolism
- Decreased metabolism
- Dwarfism
- Cretinism
Endocrine System
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Increased metabolism
Reason — Oversecretion of thyroxine causes an increased metabolic rate.
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