Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the person forms antibodies against his or her
A) thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
B) thyroxine
C) thyroid gland
D) parathyroid gland
E) TSH receptors

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Graves' disease involves the production of antibodies that bind to and activate thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors, leading to an overactive thyroid gland and the symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism. This is different from autoimmune disorders that target specific hormones or glands (such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which targets the thyroid gland itself).

Graves' Disease Is an Autoimmune Disorder in Which the Person