Alex, a second grader, is diagnosed with a heart problem. His doctor determines that his condition is due to severe selenium deficiency. Alex is likely suffering from _____

A) Parkinson's disease
B) cretinism
C) kyphosis
D) Keshan disease


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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