What are the effects of hypothyroidism (observed during pregnancy) on the development and maturation of a growing baby?

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Hypothyroidism during pregnancy cause defective development and maturation of the growing baby leading to a stunted growth (cretinism), mental retardation, low intelligence Quotient (IQ), abnormal skin, deaf mutism. etc.

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\begin{matrix} Column 1 & Column 2 A. Melatonin & i. Swelling of the thyroid gland B. Cretinism & ii.Increased rate of synthesis and secretion of the thyroid hormones C. Hyperthyroidism & iii. Defective development and maturation of the growing baby leading to stunted growth D. Goitre & iv. Regulates the diurnal rhythm of the body \end{matrix}

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