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Graves' disease is caused due to...

Graves' disease is caused due to

A

hyposecretion of thyroid gland

B

hypersecretion of thyroid gland

C

hyposecretion of adrenal gland

D

hypersecretion of adrenal gland

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The correct Answer is:
B
Graves disease or hyperthyroidism is caused due to the secretion of excessive amount of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, i.e. hyperthyroidism.
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