Graves' disease is an organ-specific autoimmune disease in which TSI mistakenly targets the _____ on the thyroid cells.

A. TSH receptors
B. epinephrine receptors
C. norepinephrine receptors
D. GH receptors
E. insulin receptors


Answer: A

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. amylose b. protein c. fiber d. polysaccharide

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