Hypothyroidism During Infancy and Childhood Can Lead to a Condition

question 3

Multiple Choice

Hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood can lead to a condition of retarded mental and physical development called

• A) dwarfism.
• B) gigantism.
• C) acromegaly.
• D) myxedema.
• E) cretinism.

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