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Exophthalmic goitre is caused by:

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Hypersecretion of TSH

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Hypersecretion of thyroxine

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Hypersecretion of STH

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Hypersecretion of MSH

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Solution

The correct option is B
Hypersecretion of thyroxine

In exopthalmic goitre, also known as Graves' disease, goiter is accompanied by excessive thyroid hormones in the blood and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

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