An autoimmune disease in which the body destroys the thyroid gland is ________________

Cretinism

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Myxoedema

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Hashimoto's disease

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Simmond's disease

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Solution

The correct option is D Hashimoto's disease
An autoimmune disease in which the body destroys the thyroid gland is Hashimoto's disease. In this disease, our immune system attacks the thyroid gland. It leads to decreased thyroid hormone which causes hypothyroidism.

So, the correct answer is 'Hashimoto's disease'.

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