Read the given statements $:$
$(A)$ Hypothyroidism during pregnancy causes defective development and maturation of the growing baby.
$(B)$ Thyroxine does not require a secondary messenger.
$(C)$ Thyroxine plays a major role in the regulation of Basal Metabolic Rate $(BMR)$.
$(D)$ Hypersecretion of thyroxine could cause immunodeficiency.
How many of the above statements are correct?

• A
  $4$
• B
  $3$
• C
  $2$
• D
  $1$