Q. The cause of cretinism is
A) Hypothyroidism
B) Hypoparathyroidism
C) Hyperthyroidism
D) Hyperparathyroidism
Explanation
Cretinism is caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone in infants. This person has slow body growth and mental development with reduced metabolic rate. Myxoedema is caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone in adults.
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