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on: Jun 27, 2018
Dwarfism is a congenital lack of thyroid hormones and may result in arrested physical and mental development.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A root canal removes the pulp cavity in the root of a tooth.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: Dwarfism is a condition of being abnormally short in height and may be the result of a hereditary condition or a lack of growth hormone. Cretinism (now called congenital hypothyroidism) is a congenital condition in which a lack of thyroid hormones may result in arrested physical and mental development.

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