Deficiency of thyroid hormones can result in
A) an increase in metabolic rate
B) growth retardation
C) increase in heart rate
D) prepubertal growth spurt

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Deficiency of thyroid hormones can lead to growth retardation as they play a crucial role in the proper development and growth of the body. The other choices are incorrect as a decrease in thyroid hormone levels can lead to a decrease in metabolic rate and a decrease in heart rate. Additionally, prepubertal growth spurt is not directly related to thyroid hormone imbalance.

Deficiency of Thyroid Hormones Can Result in