This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
The most common cause of sho stature is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Constitutional, B. Systemic diseases, C. Hypothyroidism, D. Growth hormone deficiency
A: Constitutional
Answer: A: Constitutional 
Explanation: Physiological sho stature resulting from normal variants of growth is more common than pathological sho stature. Amongst the options provided constitutional delay is the only example of physiological sho stature and is hence the single option of choice. Ref: O P Ghai 6th Edition, Page 50