Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative from those given in the brackets.

(ii) Cretinsium is caused due to ______ of thyroxine.
(undersecretion/oversecretion)

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Answer: Cretinism is caused due to undersecretion of thyroxine.

It is caused due to faulty developement or degeneration or thyroid.

It afffects the growth of children leading to dwarfism and mental retardation.

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