Question textCongenital hypothyroidism is a condition that affects infants from birth and results from:Select one:a. a hypertrophic yet normally functioning thyroid gland.b. partial or complete loss of thyroid function.c. reduction in levels of thyroid stimulating hormone from age six weeks onwards.d. lack of metabolic proteins that stimulate the thyroid gland to function.

If hypothyroidism occurs at early age, it causes

What is the cause infantile hypothyroidism?Multiple ChoiceA deficiency of thyroid hormones at birthHyperthyroidism in an adultHypothyroidism in an adultLack of prolactin

Which condition does not represent hypothyroidism ? Grave's disease CretinismMyxoedemaSimple Goitre

ipsGet tips through StudyGPTQuestion textWhich of the following describes the treatment for congenital hypothyroidism?Select one:a. Taking the drug thyroxine until aged one year.b. Taking the drug thyroxine until the child stops milk feedsc. Taking the drug thyroxine until pubertyd. Taking the drug thyroxine for life.

A person with congenital hypothyroidism will exhibit what symptoms?Multiple Choicemyxedemaexophthalmic goitersimple goitershort and stocky stature, possible intellectual disabilitytetany