Pediatrics All India exam a500c9a4 Laron dwarfism is caused by A Deficiency of GH B GH receptor defect C Deficiency of thyroxin D Thyroxin receptor defect High-Yield Explanation Laron syndromeDwarfDevelopment of end-organ resistance to growth hormone(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 2640-2641)