Exam: Growth Hormone Deficiency and Hypothyroidism in Children Complete Guide Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment

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A child has short stature, delayed bone age, and normal GH levels but low IGF-1 due to malnutrition. What is the mechanism?

A

GH receptor mutation

B

Reduced hepatic IGF-1 production

C

Pituitary adenoma

D

Thyroid hormone excess