NOT a feature of hypothyroidism is ?
Correct Answer: Sho metacarpals in hands
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Sho metacarpal in hands Hypothyroidism o Hypothyroidism results from deficient production of thyroid hormone or a defect in thyroid hormone receptor activity. o Hypothyroidism may be : - i) Congenital --> Present since bih ii) Acquired --> Symptoms appear after a period of apparently normal thyroid function. Hypothyroidism causes - i) Delayed bone growth (Bone age markedly delayed) ii) Delayed pubey & Alteration in upper and lower segment ratio (upper segment > lower segment) Hypothyroidism o Hypothyroidism results from deficient production of thyroid hormone or a defect in thyroid hormone receptor activity. o Hypothyroidism may be : - i) Congenital --> Present since bih ii) Acquired --> Symptoms appear after a period of apparently normal thyroid function. Hypothyroidism causes - i) Delayed bone growth (Bone age markedly delayed) ii) Delayed pubey & Alteration in upper and lower segment ratio (upper segment > lower segment)
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