Question
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.