A decrease in the production of thyroxine during foetal stage leads to .

myxoedema

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hyperthyroidism

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cretinism

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Solution

The correct option is C cretinism
Decrease in thyroxine levels is called hypothyroidism. This decrease in production during foetal stage leads to a condition called cretinism, resulting in growth retardation. This is usually associated with hypothyroidism in mothers.
Myxodema is defeciency of thyroxine in adults.
Hyperthyroidism is increase in secretion of thyroxine.

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