system
Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
user
Which of the following is true regarding cretinism –a) Short limbs compared to trunkb) Proportionate shorteningc) Short limbs and short statured) Short limbs and long stature
assistant
The correct answer is  "The child's growth is stunted and the extremities are short. The hands are broad and the fingers are short".
"The child appears short and stocky".