Graves' disease is caused due to

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(B) : Exophthalmic goitre or Graves' disease is a thyroid enlargement (goitre) in which the thyroid gland secretes an excessive amount of thyroid horm

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hypersecretion of thyroid gland

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(B) : Exophthalmic goitre or Graves' disease is a thyroid enlargement (goitre) in which the thyroid gland secretes an excessive amount of thyroid hormones.It is characterized by exophthalmia (protrusion of eyeballs due to fluid accumulation behind them),weight loss,a slight rise in body temperature,excitability,rapid heartbeat,nervousness,and restlessness.

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