Overproduction of thyroid hormone due to a malfunction of the negative feedback loop would result in which of the following conditions?

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Positive feedback occurs to increase the output of a hormone in the body: the result of a reaction is amplified to make it occur more quickly. Negative feedback occurs to reduce the change or output to bring the system back to a stable state.
Malfunction of the negative feedback loop would keep the body from regulating the production of thyroid hormone, which would result in excessive thyroid production, referred to as hyperthyroidism.
Cushing syndrome is a result of excessive production of cortisol.
Gigantism is a result of excessive growth hormone.
Hypercalcemia is the overproduction of parathyroid hormone.

Overproduction of Thyroid Hormone Due to a Malfunction of the Negative