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What is the etiology of Grave's Disease?
What is the etiology of Grave's Disease?
- IgE antibodies against TSH receptors
- IgG antibodies against TSH receptors (correct)
- IgM antibodies against TSH receptors
- IgA antibodies against TSH receptors
Which type of immunoglobulins stimulate the receptors in Grave's Disease?
Which type of immunoglobulins stimulate the receptors in Grave's Disease?
- Thyrotropin Stimulating Immunoglobulins (correct)
- Thyroid Inhibiting Immunoglobulins
- Thyroid Growth Immunoglobulins
- Thyroid Binding Immunoglobulins
What is the clinical presentation associated with Subacute Lymphocytic Thyroiditis?
What is the clinical presentation associated with Subacute Lymphocytic Thyroiditis?
- Hypothyroidism with depressed TSH levels
- Asymptomatic with normal thyroid function (correct)
- Symmetric enlargement of the thyroid gland
- Hyperthyroidism with increased TSH levels
Which condition involves hypertrophy and hyperplasia of follicular epithelium due to hampered thyroid hormone output?
Which condition involves hypertrophy and hyperplasia of follicular epithelium due to hampered thyroid hormone output?
What is the role of IgG antibodies in Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
What is the role of IgG antibodies in Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
Which disease is characterized by edematous swelling of retroorbital tissues and degenerative changes in extraocular muscles?
Which disease is characterized by edematous swelling of retroorbital tissues and degenerative changes in extraocular muscles?
Which condition is NOT associated with thyroid autoimmunity?
Which condition is NOT associated with thyroid autoimmunity?
What is the major cause of non-endemic goiter in children?
What is the major cause of non-endemic goiter in children?
Which condition is considered the archetype of organ-specific autoimmune diseases?
Which condition is considered the archetype of organ-specific autoimmune diseases?
What is the most common cause of goitrous hypothyroidism in regions with sufficient iodine?
What is the most common cause of goitrous hypothyroidism in regions with sufficient iodine?
Which test measures the response of serum TSH to TRH stimulation?
Which test measures the response of serum TSH to TRH stimulation?
Which condition is characterized by circulating antibodies against TSH receptors?
Which condition is characterized by circulating antibodies against TSH receptors?
Which thyroid disorder is characterized by a syndrome marked by hyperthyroidism caused by a hyperfunctioning diffuse hyperplastic goiter?
Which thyroid disorder is characterized by a syndrome marked by hyperthyroidism caused by a hyperfunctioning diffuse hyperplastic goiter?
Which thyroid disorder is seen more frequently in females with a ratio of 5:1 and is associated with hypothyroidism?
Which thyroid disorder is seen more frequently in females with a ratio of 5:1 and is associated with hypothyroidism?
Which thyroid disorder is characterized by painless chronic inflammation and is most commonly seen in postpartum women?
Which thyroid disorder is characterized by painless chronic inflammation and is most commonly seen in postpartum women?
Which thyroid disorder is associated with self-limited granulomatous inflammation of the thyroid and is more frequent in females with a ratio of 3:1?
Which thyroid disorder is associated with self-limited granulomatous inflammation of the thyroid and is more frequent in females with a ratio of 3:1?
Which thyroid disorder is characterized by antithyroid peroxidase antibodies that cause TSH receptor blocking and has an incidence that increases with age?
Which thyroid disorder is characterized by antithyroid peroxidase antibodies that cause TSH receptor blocking and has an incidence that increases with age?
Which thyroid disorder presents with a classic presentation of Goitrous enlargement of the thyroid gland in a middle-aged woman, associated with hypothyroidism?
Which thyroid disorder presents with a classic presentation of Goitrous enlargement of the thyroid gland in a middle-aged woman, associated with hypothyroidism?
