A child exhibiting stunted growth, a swollen abdomen, short height, and intellectual disability is most likely deficient in which of the following?

Explanation

A deficiency in thyroxine (hypothyroidism) during childhood can cause growth retardation, a distended abdomen, short stature, and mental impairment, as seen in cretinism. Growth hormone deficiency, rickets, and parathyroid hormone issues present with different clinical features.