The exophthalmos seen in Graves disease results from hypersecretion of the: (a) thyroid gland....
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The exophthalmos seen in Graves disease results from hypersecretion of the:
(a) thyroid gland.
(b) parathyroid glands.
(c) posterior pituitary.
(d) adrenal cortex.
(e) pancreas.
Human Eye:
The living organ that is considered a sense organ to detect images with the help of light-sensitive cells like rods and cones is called the human eye. Examples of common eye disorders are glaucoma, cataract, strabismus, diabetic retinopathy, and refractive errors.
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