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Biology Question on Human Development

A pregnant female delivers a baby who suffers from stunted growth, mental retardation low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of

A

Deficiency of iodine in diet

B

Low secretion of growth hormone

C

Cancer of the thyroid gland

D

Over secretion of pars distalis

Answer

Deficiency of iodine in diet

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (A): Deficiency of iodine in diet.