Which type of thyroiditis is an immune disorder?

A) Hashimoto's
B) Cushing's
C) Addison's
D) Langerhans


A
Explanation: A) Correct! Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland.
B) Cushing's disease affects the adrenal cortex, not the thyroid gland.
C) Addison's disease affects the adrenal cortex, not the thyroid gland.
D) Langerhans refers to the islets in the pancreas, not a disease.

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