The under secretion of thyroxine in children results in?
BIOLOGY
JAMB 2022
The under secretion of thyroxine in children results in?
- A. goitre
- B. gigantism
- C. kwashiorkor
- D. cretinism
Correct Answer: D. cretinism
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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