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A woman gave birth to a baby who suffers from stunted growth, mental retardation/low intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of

A

low secretion of growth hormone

B

cancer of thyroid gland

C

over secretion of pars dorsalis

D

deficiency of iodine in diet

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Deficiency of iodine in diet during pregnancy leads to mental retardation, stunted growth etc. in infant.
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