Allison has lost a lot of weight and has an abnormally rapid heartbeat. She often suffers from anxiety and muscle weakness. When she visits Dr. Ford's clinic for a checkup, Dr. Ford immediately observes that Allison has bulging eyeballs. After running a few tests, Dr. Ford confirms his suspicions and tells Allison that she is suffering from an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. He tells her that, according to the test results, she has very high levels of thyroid hormones circulating in her bloodstream and that the excess hormones are responsible for producing these symptoms. Based on the information provided in this scenario, from which of the following conditions is Allison most likely suffering?
A. Cretinism
B. Myxedema
C. Graves' disease
D. Nontoxic goiter
Answer: C
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