An absence of thyroid hormones during fetal development leads to
A)Acromegaly
B)Cushing's syndrome
C)Cretinism
D)Graves' disease
E)Addison's disease

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An absence of thyroid hormones during fetal development leads to cretinism, a condition characterized by severe and irreversible mental and physical abnormalities including cognitive impairment, stunted growth, and deafness. Acromegaly is caused by excess growth hormone, Cushing's syndrome is caused by excess cortisol, Graves' disease is caused by an overactive thyroid gland, and Addison's disease is caused by an underactive adrenal gland.

An Absence of Thyroid Hormones During Fetal Development Leads to