Consider the following statements: 1. Hashimoto ******* results in thymosin deficiency.

Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Hashimoto *** results in thymosin deficiency.

2. Cretinism in **** occurs due to thyroxine deficiency

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is:(b) 2 only

Explanation:

Hashimoto' thyroiditis is an autoimmune ** in which the thyroid gland is attacked by a variety of cells and antibody-mediated immune processes. It results in hypothyroidism. Cretinism is a condition of several stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormone or maternal hypothyroidism.