NEETBiologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationMCQ+4 / −1
Graves' disease is caused due to
- Ahyposecretion of thyroid gland
- Bhypersecretion of thyroid gland
- Chyposecretion of adrenal gland
- Dhypersecretion of adrenal gland.
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Correct answer: B
Exophthalmic goitre or Graves’ disease is a thyroid enlargement (goitre) in which the thyroid secretes excessive amount of thyroid hormone. It is characterised by exophthalmia (protrusion of eye balls because of fluid accumulation behind them), loss of weight, slightly rise in the body temperature, excitability, rapid heart beat, nervousness and restlessness.
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