Hashimoto's thyroiditis can best be differentiated from Graves disease on the basis of which of the following?
A.) Enlargement of the thyroid
B.) Presence of lymphocytes in the thyroid
C.) Decrease in thyroid hormone levels
D.) Presence of thyroid peroxidase antibodies
Ans: C.) Decrease in thyroid hormone levels
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