NEET Biology question

The cause of cretinism is

(A)HypothyroidismCorrect
(B)Hypoparathyroidism
(C)Hyperthyroidism
(D)Hyperparathyroidism

Answer: (A)

Solution

Hypoparathyroidism causes tetany, and hyperthyroidism/hyperparathyroidism cause thyrotoxicosis and bone demineralisation respectively — none of these causes cretinism.

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