Which of the following statements about myxedema is INCORRECT?

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The face appears swollen and puffySymptoms include impotence and absence of menstruationBasal metabolic rate rises by 30 to 45 percentPatients experience mental dullness and memory decline

Explanation

Myxedema is characterized by a puffy, swollen facial appearance, along with symptoms such as impotence and amenorrhea. It also causes mental sluggishness and memory loss. However, the basal metabolic rate is decreased, not increased, in myxedema.