The under secretion of thyroxine in children results in?

  • A goitre
  • B gigantism
  • C kwashiorkor
  • D cretinism

The correct answer is D. cretinism

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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