Maya Was Born with a Thyroid Deficiency That Was Not

question 15

Multiple Choice

Maya was born with a thyroid deficiency that was not diagnosed as such until she was three years old. What is the likely outcome for Maya?

• A) Maya will have some level of intellectual disability.
• B) There will be no long-lasting effects as long as Maya receives treatment once the problem is diagnosed.
• C) Maya will grow to be over 6 feet tall.
• D) Maya will become blind and deaf.

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