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Graves disease is caused due to the

 

Option: 1

Hyposecretion of thyroid gland

 


Option: 2

Hypersecretion of thyroid gland

 


Option: 3

Hyposecretion of adrenal gland

 


Option: 4

Hypersecretion of adrenal gland

 


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Thyroid Disorders -

Hyperthyroidism:

  • Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone is also called exophthalmic goitre or Graves’ disease or Basedow’s disease or Parry’s disease.
  • It is a thyroid enlargement (goitre) in which the thyroid secretes excessive amount of thyroid hormone.
  • It is characterised by exophthalmia (protrusion of eyeballs because of fluid accumu­lation behind them), loss of weight, a slight rise in the body temperature, excitability, rapid heartbeat, nervousness and restlessness.

 

Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone is also called exophthalmic goitre or Graves’ disease or Basedow’s disease or Parry’s disease. Hence, the correct option is b.

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