NCERT Biology Class 11, Chapter 19

Endocrine system and hormones NEET-UG Biology MCQ

The disease in children due to iodine deficiency or hypothyroidism during embryonic development is

AAddison's disease

BDwarfism

CAcromegaly

DCretinism

Correct answer: D. Cretinism

Addison's disease is due to adrenal cortex dysfunction. Dwarfism results from growth hormone deficiency or inadequate secretion. Acromegaly occurs due to excessive growth hormone in adults. Cretinism involves intellectual disability and developmental delay in children due to iodine deficiency or hypothyroidism during embryonic development.

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