Question

While dwarfs and cretins are somewhat of the same height, the main difference is that

• A. Dwarf have normal intelligence while cretins do not
• B. Cretins are mentally deranged
• C. The head of cretin is especially large
• D. The dwarf have elongated chin

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Cretins are mentally deranged

Dwarfism is caused due to deficiency of growth hormone whereas cretinism is caused due to the deficiency of thyroid hormones. Dwarfism leads to short height and cretinism leads to retarded mental and physical development. Hence, dwarfs and cretins are somewhat of the same height but the main difference is that cretins are mentally deranged (mad or insane).

So, the correct answer is 'Cretins are mentally deranged'.