Question

Cretinism is a form of ________ caused by ______ deficiency

Fill in the blank with:
a) hyperthyroidism,
b) tyrosine,
c) hypothyroidism,
d) iodine,
e) serine

Answer 1

Cretinism is a form of hypothyroidism caused by iodine deficiency.

The correct answer is c) hypothyroidism, d) iodine

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypothyroidism is a condition where there are insufficient amounts of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Iodine is needed for the production of these hormones, and when there is a deficiency, it can result in cretinism, which is characterized by dwarfism, intellectual disability, and other physical abnormalities.

In children, severe iodine deficiency can lead to cretinism, which manifests as physical and cognitive impairments. The correct answer is c) hypothyroidism, d) iodine