What condition is caused by iodine deficiency during pregnancy and is characterized by stunted growth, deafness, and mental retardation?

Q. What condition is caused by iodine deficiency during pregnancy and is characterized by stunted growth, deafness, and mental retardation?

A.            Cretinism

B.            Crohn’s disease

C.            Keshan disease

D.            Multiple sclerosis

Answer: Cretinism