WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2011

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    The cause of cretinism is

    A)  hypothyroidism              

    B)  hypoparathyroidism

    C)  hyperthyroidism

    D)  hyperparathyroidism

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Cretinism is caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone in infants. This person has slow body growth and mental development of reduced metabolic rate. Myxoedema is caused by deficiency of thyroid hormone in adults.


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