Which condition is caused by the hyposecretion of thyroid hormones in adults?
Myxedema is caused by hypothyroidism in adults, leading to lethargy, weight gain, and slow metabolism. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Human Physiology - Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Neural Control and Chemical Coordination, Topic: Organ system functions and hormonal regulation.
