Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Graves

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Graves' disease?

• A)weight loss
• B)enlarged thyroid gland
• C)elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone
• D)heat intolerance
• E)overproduction of T₃ and T₄.

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Definitions:

Fear-Evoking Stimulus

An object, event, or situation that induces fear.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique intended to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation techniques.

Physically Present

Being bodily in a specific location or space, as opposed to being there in thought, via communication technology, or representation.

Anxiety Hierarchy

An anxiety hierarchy is a ranked list of stimuli or situations that provoke anxiety responses, used in therapy to progressively desensitize a person to their fears.