<prompt> NOT a feature of hypothyroidism is ?Sho metacarpals in handsDelayed pubeyDelayed bone ageAltered upper and lower segment ratio  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Sho metacarpal in hands Hypothyroidism o Hypothyroidism results from deficient production of thyroid hormone or a defect in thyroid hormone receptor activity. o Hypothyroidism may be : - i Congenital -- Present since bih ii Acquired -- Symptoms appear after a period of apparently normal thyroid function. Hypothyroidism causes - i Delayed bone growth Bone age markedly delayed ii Delayed pubey Alteration in upper and lower segment ratio upper segment lower segment Hypothyroidism o Hypothyroidism results from deficient production of thyroid hormone or a defect in thyroid hormone receptor activity. o Hypothyroidism may be : - i Congenital -- Present since bih ii Acquired -- Symptoms appear after a period of apparently normal thyroid function. Hypothyroidism causes - i Delayed bone growth Bone age markedly delayed ii Delayed pubey Alteration in upper and lower segment ratio upper segment lower segment 