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A pregnant female delivers a baby who suffers from stunted growth , mental retardation, low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result ofA. deficiency of iodine in dietB. low secretion of growth hormoneC. cancer of the thyroid glandD. over secretion of pars distalis

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Hypothyroidism during pregnancy causes defective development and maturation of the growing foetus leading to stunted growth. Low secretion of GH results in stunted growth resulting in pituitary dwafism.
Pars distalis or anterior pituitary produces growth hormone. Prolactin (PRL). Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). Adrenocorticotrophic Hormome (ACTH). Lutenising Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)


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