JAMB Biology 1987 Question 35

Question 35

Hormonal Coordination

A severe deficiency of thyroxin results in

  1. A.diabetes mellitus
  2. B.sexual underdevelopment
  3. C.cretinism
  4. D.gigantism.
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Answer: C (cretinism)

Explanation

Too little thyroxine in a child causes cretinism: stunted growth and poor mental development.