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A condition that has symptoms including low metabolic rate; constipation; thick, dry skin; lethargy; and mental sluggishness can be caused by

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hyposecretion of the thyroid (hypothyroidism)

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is unable to secrete enough thyroid hormone. The Thyroid hormone functions in increasing the metabolic rate of the body.

A low production of thyroid hormone would result in a condition known as hypothyroidism, which presents symptoms such as constipation, dry skin, lethargy etc, as body metabolism is reduced.

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