Neet Solved Paper 2013 Question 58
Question: A pregnant female delivers a baby, who suffers from stunted growth, mental retardation low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of
Options:
A) deficiency of iodine in diet
B) low secretion of growth hormone
C) cancer of the thyroid gland
D) over secretion of pars distalis
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Hypothyroidism during pregnancy causes defective development and maturation of the growing foetus leading to stunted growth. Low secretion of GH results in stunted growth resulting in pituitary dwarfism. Pars distalis or anterior pituitary Produces Growth Hormone prolactin (PRL), Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH), Lutenising Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH).
