Once cretinism is detected during infancy, the child is treated to prevent a severe intellectual disability by
A)being placed on a special diet that restricts phenylalanine as early as possible.
B)surgical implantation of a tube to drain fluid from the brain into the abdomen to minimize brain damage.
C)being placed on thyroid hormone replacement.
D)being given large doses of vitamin A and B-12.

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Cretinism is a condition caused by a deficiency in thyroid hormone during infancy. The standard treatment for cretinism involves thyroid hormone replacement therapy to prevent severe intellectual disability and other symptoms associated with the condition.

Once Cretinism Is Detected During Infancy, the Child Is Treated