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This question asks iodine deficiency may result in which of the following? galactaria, cretinism, gigantism, or hyperthyroidism.
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So when we see an iodine deficiency, we know that this can cause hypothyroidism, right? that means that the thyroid hormones will be undersecreted or perhaps not secreted at all.
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Now, hypothyroidism in infants causes cretinism, right? and that would be characterized by these poor neurological and physical development.
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So we'll see a mental illness, we'll see short stature, coarse facial features.
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Right.
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Also, it's important to note that iodine deficiency can cause what is known as a goiter.
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And a goiter is going to be an enlargement or swelling of the thyroid glands.
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And as we know, the thyroid gland is going to be found in our neck region, right? so we'll see this as a very large kind of lump in the neck.
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And we can't just say that a goiter is going to be the only sign or indicative of only...