One reason a person might be severely overweight is due to
A) an undersecretion of thyroxine.
B) a defect in hormone release from the posterior pituitary.
C) a lower than normal level of insulin-like growth factors.
D) hyposecretion of oxytocin.
E) a higher than normal level of melatonin.

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An undersecretion of thyroxine (thyroid hormone) can lead to a slower metabolic rate, which can cause weight gain and difficulty losing weight.

One Reason a Person Might Be Severely Overweight Is Due