Question

which of the following conditions is an autoimmune disease?
a graves disease
b recklinghausen disease
c addisons disease
d hashimotos thyroiditis

Explanation:

• Graves' disease: An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to overproduce thyroid hormones.
• Recklinghausen disease (Neurofibromatosis type 1): A genetic disorder caused by mutations in the NF1 gene, not an autoimmune disease.
• Addison's disease: Can be autoimmune (autoimmune Addison's disease, where the immune system attacks the adrenal glands) but also has non - autoimmune causes (such as infections, cancer).
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis: An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism.

Answer:

A. Graves' disease, C. Addison's disease (autoimmune form), D. Hashimoto's thyroiditis