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Cretinism is a disorder caused due to ______.

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Cretinism is a disorder caused due to ______.

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  • hyponsecretion of thyroxine

  • hyponsecretion of growth hormone

  • hyponsecretion of insulin

  • hyponsecretion of adrenaline

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Solution

Cretinism is a disorder caused due to hyponsecretion of thyroxine.

Explanation:

Thyroxine deficiency during childhood affects mental development and body growth, causing cretinism. Growth hormone deficiency causes dwarfism, insulin deficiency causes diabetes mellitus, and adrenaline deficiency is not the cause of cretinism.

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Chapter 12: Endocrine System - EXERCISE [Page 209]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Endocrine System
EXERCISE | Q 1. | Page 209
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