Question

Symptoms like pot-bellied, pigeon like chest, protruding tongue and mental retardation are of -

• A. Cretinism
• B. Cushing Syndrome
• C. Myxoedema
• D. Addison's disease

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cretinism

Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome (cretinism) is a medical condition present at birth marked by impaired physical and mental development, due to insufficient thyroid
hormone (hypothyroidism). Other symp­toms of this disorder are the pot-belly, pigeon chest and protruding tongue and retarded sexual development.
Myxoedema refers to severe hypothyroidism, which means insufficiency of thyroid hormones. It is characterized by swelling and thickening of the skin, especially in the lower part of the legs.
Cushing syndrome, occurs due to abnormally high levels of the hormone cortisol. Acne, fatigue, muscle weakness are some of the symptoms.
Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal cortex is damaged, and the adrenal glands don't produce enough of the steroid hormones- cortisol and aldosterone. Hyperpigmentation, weight loss are some of the symptoms.

So, the correct answer is-option c.