Involves an overactive thyroid gland and hypersecretion of thyroid hormone and can create hyperactivity, nervousness, agitation, and weight loss.

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

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A	hypothalamus
B	hypothyroidism
C	hyperthyroidism
D	thyroxine

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. This condition also is called overactive thyroid. Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body’s metabolism. That can cause many symptoms, such as weight loss, hand tremors, and rapid or irregular heartbeat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overactive thyroid (also known as hyperthyroidism) is a relatively common hormonal condition that occurs when there is too much thyroid hormone in the body. Excess levels of thyroid hormones can then speed up the body’s metabolism, triggering a range of symptoms, such as: nervousness and anxiety.

Detailed explanation-3: -Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune disease caused by the production of TSH receptor antibodies that stimulate thyroid gland growth and thyroid hormone release. Patients will have abnormally increased T4 and T3 levels and a decrease in TSH.

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