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Select the incorrectly matched pair of an endocrine disorder and its specific hormonal cause.

Options

  1. ATetany : Hyposecretion of parathyroid hormone
  2. BGraves' disease : Hypersecretion of thyroid hormones
  3. CCretinism : Hypersecretion of thyroid hormones
  4. DDiabetes insipidus : Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone

Correct answer

C. Cretinism : Hypersecretion of thyroid hormones

Step-by-step solution

Cretinism is caused by hypothyroidism (hyposecretion of thyroid hormones) during pregnancy, which leads to defective development and maturation of the growing baby. It is not caused by hypersecretion. Tetany is correctly matched as it is caused by hypocalcemia due to hyposecretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Graves' disease is a form of hyperthyroidism, characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland and hypersecretion of thyroid hormones. Diabetes insipidus is caused by the hyposecretion or deficiency of antid

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