Question
(i) What is cretinism? (ii) What are. the symptoms observed in cretinism ?
Answer
(i) Cretinism is a condition that results from congenital hypothyroidism, i.e. deficiency of thyroid hormones from birth.
(ii) Symptoms observed in cretinism include stunted growth and development, mental retardation, delayed puberty, goitre, dry skin, and hair loss.
