Myxedema and cretinism can result from the underproduction of
A)insulin.
B)thyroxine.
C)thymosin.
D)estrogens.
E)androgens.

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Myxedema and cretinism both result from the underproduction of thyroxine, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Insufficient levels of thyroxine can lead to symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, and mental dullness in adults (myxedema), and impaired physical and mental development in infants and children (cretinism). The other choices (insulin, thymosin, estrogens, and androgens) are not directly involved in the development of these conditions.

Myxedema and Cretinism Can Result from the Underproduction of