Which disorder is an autoimmune disorder associated with exophthalmos that is characterized by pronounced hyperthyroidism?
A) Graves disease
B) Acromegaly
C) Cushing syndrome
D) Addison disease
E) Hypothyroidism

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Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to produce excess thyroid hormones. This leads to hyperthyroidism, which can result in symptoms such as weight loss, heat intolerance, nervousness, tremors, and exophthalmos (bulging eyes). Acromegaly is a disorder caused by excess growth hormone, Cushing syndrome is a disorder caused by excess cortisol, Addison disease is a disorder caused by insufficient cortisol, and hypothyroidism is a disorder caused by insufficient thyroid hormones.

Which Disorder Is an Autoimmune Disorder Associated with Exophthalmos That