Dmitri, Age 5, Is Very Short in Stature, Shows Decreased

question 38

Multiple Choice

Dmitri, age 5, is very short in stature, shows decreased GH secretion, has an immature skeletal age, and has serious adjustment problems. Dmitri probably has

• A) a vitamin C deficiency.
• B) a thyroxine deficiency.
• C) psychosocial dwarfism.
• D) an iron deficiency.

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