A Type of Hyperthyroidism Caused by an Autoimmune Disorder in Which

question 43

Multiple Choice

A type of hyperthyroidism caused by an autoimmune disorder in which an antibody stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and secrete excessive quantities of thyroid hormones into the blood is called

• A)cretinism
• B)DiGeorge syndrome
• C)Hashimoto disease
• D)Graves disease
• E)myxedema

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