Congenital under secretion of thyroxin causes:
Correct answer: D. Cretinism
- A. Grave's disease
- B. Myxedema
- C. Addison's disease
- D. Cretinism
Explanation
Cretinism: Cretinism, now more commonly referred to as Congenital Hypothyroidism, is a condition that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone during fetal development. It's often caused by iodine deficiency during pregnancy. This condition aligns with the description of congenital under-secretion of thyroxin.
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