Cretinism caused by |
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a) |
Hypothyroidism |
b) |
Hyperthyroidism |
c) |
Deficiency of iodine |
d) |
Deficiency of thyroxine |
Cretinism caused by |
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a) |
Hypothyroidism |
b) |
Hyperthyroidism |
c) |
Deficiency of iodine |
d) |
Deficiency of thyroxine |
(a)
Cretinism is caused hyposecretion of thyroxine during the growth years. It is called childhood hypothyroidism. The two important symptoms are dwarfism and mental retardation.