The condition that affects children suffering from hypothyroidism is known as:
A)Cretinism
B)Myxedema
C)Aplasia
D)None of the above

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Hypothyroidism is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland is unable to secrete sufficient amounts of T₃ and T₄ hormones.This can be caused by a congenital deficiency referred to as thyroid aplasia (a lack of tissue or organ growth).Thyroid aplasia affects children who are born without a functional thyroid gland or any thyroid gland.The lack of an effective thyroid gland affects the growth of the child's body and nervous system.If the condition is not discovered early,the child's growth will be stunted (dwarfism),and the child will develop mental retardation (cretinism).

The Condition That Affects Children Suffering from Hypothyroidism Is Known