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Observe the following picture, identify the defect and the cause of the defect.

- (a)Simple goitre, under secretion of thyroxine.
- (b)Ex-ophthalmic goitre, over secretion of thyroxine.
- (c)Simple goitre, over secretion of thyroxine.
- (d)Ex-ophthalmic goitre, under secretion of thyroxine.
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Ex-ophthalmic goitre, over secretion of thyroxine.
Reason — Ex-ophthalmic goitre is caused by the over secretion of thyroxine hormone from the thyroid gland. It results in symptoms like protruding eyes, increased metabolism, swelling in the neck (goitre).