Regarding Cretinism, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE?​

question 565

Multiple Choice

Regarding cretinism, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

• A) ​In some parts of the world, cretinism is caused by a lack of iodine in the diet.
• B) ​Cretinism results in a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid that damages the brain.
• C) ​If not treated soon at birth, cretinism causes stunted physical and intellectual growth that cannot be reversed.
• D) ​Cretinism is easily detected in infancy, and once detected can be treated with thyroid hormone replacement.

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