A newborn's laboratory test results indicate decreased production of the hormone thyroxine.This finding is consistent with which of the following conditions?
A)Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
B)Sickle cell disease
C)Congenital hypothyroidism
D)Cystic fibrosis

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Decreased production of the hormone thyroxine is a characteristic of congenital hypothyroidism, which is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis do not typically affect thyroid hormone production.

A Newborn's Laboratory Test Results Indicate Decreased Production of the Hormone