Question

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1. which disorder is an autoimmune disease that involves hyperthyroidism associated with hypersecretion of thyroid hormones?

panhypothyroidism
pheochromocytoma
graves disease
pituitarism

Explanation:

Panhypothyroidism is underactivity of the thyroid (hypothyroidism), not hyperthyroidism. Pheochromocytoma involves adrenal gland hormone overproduction, not thyroid. Pituitarism relates to pituitary gland issues, not thyroid autoimmunity. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies stimulate thyroid hormone overproduction, causing hyperthyroidism.

Answer:

Graves disease