A) myxoedema
B) cretinism
C) Both [a] and [b]
D) exophthalmic goiter
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Cretinism is caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone in infants, therefore, congential removal of thyroid will cause cretinism. It is characterized by decreased TRH and TSH dwarfism, mental retardation, decreased BMR, etc.
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