HEAD NECK
THYROID GLAND
Question
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What does hyperthyroidism mean?
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The thyroid gland is underactive
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The thyroid gland is overactive
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The thyroid gland reduces blood pressure
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Graves’ disease, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, is an autoimmune disorder. With this disease, your immune system attacks the thyroid and causes it to make too much thyroid hormone.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid (when it produces too much thyroid hormone). Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid (when it does not produce enough). Hypothyroidism is more common than hyperthyroidism. Although the two conditions have different signs and symptoms, sometimes they overlap.
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