Graves disease is caused by:
a. hypersecretion of the thyroid
b. hyposecretion of the thyroid
c. hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
d. hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex
a
Explanation:
a. hypersecretion of the thyroid: correct
b. hyposecretion of the thyroid: Graves disease is caused by hypersecretion of the thyroid
c. hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex: Graves disease is caused by hypersecretion of the thyroid
d. hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex: Graves disease is caused by hypersecretion of the thyroid
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