Question
Hyposecretion of which hormone causes cretinism?
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STH
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Thyroxine
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Adrenaline
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Insulin.
Answer
(b) Thyroxine
Explanation:
Hyposecretion of Thyroxine causes Cretinism. Cretinism is a condition that results from severe and prolonged hypothyroidism during fetal development or infancy. It is characterized by stunted growth, intellectual disability, and other developmental abnormalities
