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Select the correct name of the disease or symptoms given below – 

  • Hypersecretion of thyroid hormones.
  • Enlargement of the thyroid (Goitre) 
  • Loss of weight
  • Slight rise in body temperature
  • Fast heartbeat

 

Option: 1

Hashimoto's disease


Option: 2

Myxoedema


Option: 3

Graves disease

 


Option: 4

Cretinism


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The thyroid hormone contains two hormones. Tetraiodothyronine or thyroxine and triiodothyronine.  Hypersecretion of thyroid hormones causes Graves disease. Enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) is the main symptom of Graves disease. In this disease the body loses weight, slight rises in body temperature and a fast heartbeat. Hence, option 3  is the correct answer.

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