Graves Disease

Question

Graves disease:
A) Is undersecretion of the thyroid hormone.
B) Is the most common form of hyperthyroidism.
C) Occurs more frequently in men than women.
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Graves disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism, characterized by an overactive thyroid gland that produces excess thyroid hormones. It occurs more frequently in women than men. Undersecretion of thyroid hormone is a different condition called hypothyroidism.