Question

A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider reporting fatigue, excessive sweating, and increased appetite. Physical examination reveals protruding eyes, and laboratory testing reveals hyperthyroidism secondary to autoantibody production. This disorder falls into the category of type _____ hypersensitivity

Answer 1

Answer: Type II hypersensitivity

Explanation:

In the given scenario, the 30-year-old female will lie in the category of type II hypersensitivity. Type II hypersensitivity is referred to as a process i.e. is anti-body dependent under which few particular antibodies tend to bind to antigens, which further results in either tissue getting damaged or destroyed.