Question

Disorders caused due to thyroid hormone deficiency include

A. Cretinism
B. Gull’s disease
C. Grave’s disease
D. Simple goitre

• A. B &D
• B. B&C
• C. A, B, D
• D. B, C, D

Answer 1

The correct option is C A, B, D

Cretinism, Gull's disease and simple goitre are all caused as a result of hypothyroidism. Cretinism is a disease in infants, and causes dwarfism and mental retardation. Gull's disease or myxoedema happens in adults, and is characterised by facial oedema and lethargy. Simple goitre results from a lack of iodine, which is an important component of the thyroid hormone.
Grave’s disease is caused due to hyperthyroidism, and the patients have exophthalmia, loss of weight and restlessness.