Multiple choice

A child shows poor growth of body and mental development. Which of the following hormones is deficient in the child?

  1. Calcitonin

  2. Insulin

  3. Thyroxin

  4. Parathormone

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The hypo-secretion of thyroxin causes cretinism characterised by mental retardation and dwarfism.