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ICSE Class 8 Biology Question 2 of 10

Endocrine System and Adolescence — Question 2

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Question 1(b)

Distinguish between the following pair on the basis of the words indicated in the brackets.

Cretinism and Myxoedema (symptoms)

Answer

Difference between Cretinism and Myxoedema on the basis of symptoms:

CharacteristicCretinismMyxoedema
SymptomsCretinism occurs in infants resulting in physical and mental retardation.Myxoedema occurs in adults and is characterised by symptoms such as sluggishness with swelling on face and hands.