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There are several autoimmune conditions that can involve the thyroid gland. The most common are Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

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Which disease is an autoimmune disease in which auto-antibodies attach to the TSH receptor sites on the surface of the thyroid gland?

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease in which auto-antibodies attach to the TSH receptor sites throughout the body, including the thyroid gland.


What is hashimoto's disease?

Hashimoto's causes inflammation of the thyroid gland. It also causes the thyroid gland to become underactive, or hypothyroid


Which gland or hormone is affected when you have Graves Disease?

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. It leads to an overproduction of thyroid hormones, particularly thyroxine (T4), which can result in symptoms like weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety.


What is an autoimmune disease in which antibodies attach to the tsh receptor sites on the surface of the thyroid gland?

sjorgrens syndrome


Can blood poisoning cause graves' disease?

No. Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that causes a overactive thyroid gland.


What condition develops when the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland?

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis


An autoimmune thyroid disease that is caused by the thyroid gland being overactive is known as?

Well, Graves Disease is an autoimmune disease that can cause hyperthyroidism Also, Graves can cause Thyroid Eye Disease. So not sure if that has answered your question.


Is the thyroid gland an endocrine gland?

Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland


What does elevation in thyroid hormone mean?

For some reason a person with higher than normal thyroid hormone levels may have an autoimmune disease called Grave's Disease, an inflammation of the thyroid gland, or has over used thyroid medication.


What gland is responsible for how fast you use up the food you eat?

thyroid gland


What is the most common form of hypothyroidism?

Most common form is inflamation of the thyroid gland caused by an autoimmune codition called Hashimoto's thyroiditis in which antibodies mistakenly damage the gland.


Would you expect to find a palpable goiter?

Yes, a palpable goiter is a physical sign of an enlarged thyroid gland and is often felt in the neck. Factors such as iodine deficiency, thyroid nodules, or autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis can cause the thyroid gland to become enlarged and palpable.