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A lack of which hormone results in cretinism with mental retardation and abnormal growth in children?
thyroxine
How does phenylketonuria effect mental retardation?
yes, phenylketonuria progressively leads to mental retardation. In phenylketonuria, there is lack of enzyme phenylalanine oxidase which generally oxidises phenylalanine to tyrosine. Hence, accumulation of phenylalanine occurs. This leads to a mousy smell a well as mental retardation.
A lack of what hormone results in the abnormal growth if children?
The hormone is the growth hormone. It is responsible for growth
Which of john Kennedy's sisters was mentally retarded?
It was Rose Marie "Rosemary" Kennedy that had mental retardation because of lack of oxygen at birth.
What hormone causes low BMR mental and physical sluggishness?
Lowered metabolic rateaccompanied by mental and physical sluggishness
What happens if there is too little growth hormone?
Somatotropic hormone is another name for growth hormone. If a body does not have enough it will not grow properly. One condition that results from lack of somatotropic hormone is called cretinism. Not only will the body not from properly, but there will likely also be a lack of mental development as well. The gland that is responsible for secreting somatotropic hormone is the anterior lobe of the pituitary.
What condition of arrested physical and mental development results from a congenital lack of thyroid secretion?
Arrested physical and mental development resulting from a congenital lack of thyroid secretion is known as Cretinism.
Is retardism heridtary?
The term retardation refers to any slowing, ex. retarded growth, mental function, maturation, the list goes on and on. If we take mental retardation as an example it can be caused by lack of nutrition (particularly vitamin deficiency but of course food in general is a prime cause), hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain not resulting in death), disease, heredity, or it can be somatic, resulting from improper division of reproductive cells during meiosis. While some instances of somatic mental retardation are chromosomal accidents (i.e. two normal parents produce a child with Down Syndrome) it can also be inherited through a Down Syndrome parent. If you want information on a specific type of retardation a more specific question may get you the answer you need.
How may mental retardation be said to be prevalent among Moebius syndrome patients?
It has been estimated in the past to be between 10% and 50%, but these numbers are thought to be overestimates resulting from the lack of facial expression and drooling
Could a lack of responsiveness and interaction in an 18-month-old be early signs of autism?
Common symptoms of autism includes aloofness, lack of interaction/emotion, or mental retardation. If you suspect your son of having autism, it would be best to consult your physician for a proper diagnosis.
What are side effects of inhalants?
Almost all inhalants cause permanent brain damage resulting from either the inhalation of the gas itself or lack of oxygen. This brain damage manifests itself as staggering, slurring of words, and mental retardation.
What are the issues that teachers face when teaching students with severe or profound mental retardation?
Teachers of mentally handicapped and emotionally handicapped children must develop presentations that allow and stimulate the students to understand and access the knowledge.Often the frustrations and emotional problems of the students causes behaviour problems like lack of attention, angry outbursts, withdrawal, and other problems. Teaching skills must mitigate this events.
