Hypothyroidism in infancy leads to
A) severe intellectual disability.
B) acromegaly.
C) virilism.
D) spina bifida.

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Hypothyroidism in infancy can result in severe intellectual disability due to the lack of thyroid hormone necessary for brain development. Acromegaly (excess growth hormone), virilism (excess male hormones), and spina bifida (a neural tube defect) are not associated with hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism in Infancy Leads to