Graves Disease Develops from A(n)

question 15

Multiple Choice

Graves disease develops from a(n) :

• A)viral infection of the thyroid gland that causes overproduction of thyroid hormone (TH).
• B)autoimmune process in which thyroid tissue is replaced by lymphocytes and fibrous tissue.
• C)thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins that causes overproduction of thyroid hormones.
• D)ingestion of goitrogens that inhibits synthesis of the thyroid hormones, causing a goiter.

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