Q. Congenital removal of thyroid will cause
A) Myxoedema
B) Cretinism
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) Exopthalmic goitre
Explanation
Cretinism is caused by the deficiency of thyroid hormone in infants, therefore, congenital removal of thyroid will cause cretinism. It is characterized by decreased TRH and TSH dwarfism, mental retardation, decreased BMR etc.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.