The Most Common Cause of Hyperthyroidism Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is

• A) hyperplasia of the gland.
• B) benign and malignant tumors of the gland.
• C) pituitary gland disease.
• D) an autoimmune disorder.

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Synaptic Transmission

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