Name the disorder due to deficency of thyroxine.

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Name the disorder due to deficency of thyroxine.

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The thyroid gland is situated beneath the skin and muscle at the anterior region of the neck. This gland has a brownish-red color. This gland comprises left and right halves referred to as lobes. They look like the wings of a butterfly. They aid in the regulation of the development of the secondary organs. This gland releases hormones thyroid that is referred to as "tri-iodothyronine" (T3) and "thyroxine" (T4). These hormones are passed into bloodstream and help in maintaining the body’s metabolism.

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