The condition ____ causes arrested physical and mental development,and is caused by a congenital lack of thyroid secretion.
A) acromegaly
B) cretinism
C) gigantism
D) myxedema

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Cretinism is caused by a congenital lack of thyroid secretion, leading to arrested physical and mental development. Acromegaly is excessive growth hormone secretion, Gigantism is excessive growth hormone secretion before the closure of the epiphyseal plates and Myxedema is caused by hypothyroidism in adults. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

The Condition ____ Causes Arrested Physical and Mental Development,and Is