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multiple choice question bulging of the eyes due to hyperthyroidism is …

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multiple choice question
bulging of the eyes due to hyperthyroidism is called
goiter
acromegaly
exophthalmos
pituitary gigantism

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Acromegaly is due to excessive growth - hormone secretion in adults. Pituitary gigantism is due to excessive growth - hormone secretion in children. Exophthalmos is the bulging of the eyes often associated with hyperthyroidism.

Answer:

C. exophthalmos