Multiple choice

The pathogenic autoantibody in Graves’ disease has specificity for _____________.

  1. nuclei

  2. thyroid peroxidase

  3. thyroglobulin

  4. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors

  5. TSH
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Thyrotoxicosis is an over-active thyroid condition in which an autoantibody to the TSH receptor mimics TSH and so, increases thyroid hormone production and increases the metabolic rate.

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