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The following symptoms correspond to which of the following disorder:

1. Deaf-mutism
2. Abnormal skin
3. Mental retardation in children
BiologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationNEET
Options:
  • A Myxoedema
  • B Cretinism
  • C Down's syndrome
  • D Grave's disease
Solution:
2579 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Cretinism
Hypothyroidism during pregnancy causes defective development and maturation of the growing baby leading to stunted growth (cretinism), mental retardation, low intelligence quotient, abnormal skin, deaf-mutism, etc.

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