Which of the Following Statements About Graves' Disease Is False

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Graves' disease is false?

• A)It can affect the eyes with exophthalmos.
• B)It is the most common form of hyperthyroidism.
• C)It is also known as insulin resistance syndrome.
• D)It is an autoimmune disorder that produces antibodies against thyroid hormone.

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Definitions:

Intracellular Mediator

Molecules within cells that transmit signals from a receptor to a target, often leading to a cellular response.

Membrane-bound Receptor Model

A concept describing receptors located on the cell membrane that bind to specific molecules outside the cell, initiating a cellular response.

Nuclear Receptor

A class of proteins within cells that are responsible for sensing steroid and thyroid hormones and other molecules.

mRNA Synthesis

A process where a messenger RNA (mRNA) strand is created from a DNA template, which serves as a guide for protein synthesis in cells.