Which of the Following Does NOT Apply to Graves' Disease

Question

Which of the following does NOT apply to Graves' disease
A)It is a symptom is exophthalmos.
B)It is an autoimmune disease.
C)It is caused by a goitre.
D)There is an elevated basal metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism (elevated basal metabolic rate) and often results in exophthalmos (bulging eyes). It is not caused by a goitre, although a goitre may be present as a result of the overstimulation of the thyroid gland.