Cretinism is a consequence of a pregnant woman with an iodine deficiency and is associated with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:
A) muteness.
B) blindness.
C) delayed sexual maturation.
D) stunted growth.
E) mental retardation.

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Cretinism is associated with muteness, delayed sexual maturation, stunted growth, and mental retardation, but not blindness. Blindness can occur as a result of other vitamin deficiencies, such as vitamin A deficiency.

Cretinism Is a Consequence of a Pregnant Woman with an Iodine