Q. An autoimmune disease where the body’s own antibodies attack the cells of the thyroid is called
A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Hashimoto’s disease
C) Grave’s disease
D) Turner’s syndrome
Explanation
In Hashimoto’s disease, all the aspects of thyroid function are impaired. It is an autoimmune disease, in which the thyroid gland is destroyed by autoimmunity.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.