Which of the following is not a cause of hypothyroidism?
A) lack of TRH
B) iodine-deficient diet
C) Grave's disease
D) lack of an enzyme necessary for one of the steps in the synthesis and release of thyroid hormone
E) all of these

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Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones, leading to a slow metabolism. Grave's disease, on the other hand, is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, an overproduction of thyroid hormones. Therefore, C is not a cause of hypothyroidism.

Which of the Following Is Not a Cause of Hypothyroidism