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Question
Write the symptoms of cretinism.
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Solution
Decreased secretion of the thyroid (Hypothyroidism) causes cretinism. The cretins show retarded skeletal growth, absence of sexual maturity retarded mental ability thick wrinkled skin, protruded enlarged tongue bloated face, thick and short limbs occurs. The other symptoms are low BMR slow pulse rate, subnormal body temperature, and elevated blood cholesterol level.
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