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Consider the following statements: 1. Hashimoto disease results in thymosin deficiency. 2. Cretinism in children occurs due to thyroxine deficiencyWhich of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer»

The correct option is: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland is attacked by a variety of cells and antibody-mediated immune processes. It results in hypothyroidism. Cretinism is a condition of several stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormone or maternal hypothyroidism.



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