Hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood can lead to a condition of retarded mental and physical developmentcalled:a
dwarfism.
b. gigantism.
c. acromegaly.
d. myxedema.
e. cretinism
e
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A. enriched B. broth C. semisolid D. Petri dish E. agar
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What will be an ideal response?
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