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An autoimmune disease where the body's o...

An autoimmune disease where the body's own antibodies attack the cells of the thyroid is called

A

Addison’s disease

B

Simmond’s disease

C

Hashimoto’s disease

D

Cushing’s disease

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D
Hyperparathyroidism leads to a deficiency of blood `Ca^(2+)` which causes neurons and muscle fibres to depolarize and produce action potential simultaneously. This leads to twitches, spasm and tetany.
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