The under secretion of thyroxine in children results in?
Question
The under secretion of thyroxine in children results in?
Options
A)
goitre
B)
gigantism
C)
kwashiorkor
D)
cretinism
The correct answer is D.
Explanation:
Congenital hypothyroidism, previously known as cretinism, is a severe deficiency of thyroid hormone in newborns.
It causes impaired neurological function, stunted growth, and physical deformities
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