]> 2026-07-31T07:53:03+00:00 WBR0493 0 en Hypersensitivity type I Hypersensitivity type II Hashimoto's disease is a type IV hypersensitivity disorder. Grave's disease is considered a form of type II hypersensitivity, because the pathophysiology of Grave's disease involves an antibody against a specific antigen. Hypersensitivity type III Hypersensitivity type III disorders include conditions where an antigen-antibody complex forms and activates the complement system. Hashimoto's disease is not a type III hypersensitivity disorder. Hypersensitivity type IV Not a hypersensitivity disorder Hashimoto's disease is a type IV hypersensitivity disorder. Immunology A 33-year-old woman presents to the physician's office for complaints of chronic fatigue. She explains that she was highly active until a few months ago when she began to get excessively tired and sleepy. The patient reports that she is also sad that she has been gaining weight. Review of systems reveals chronic constipation and cold intolerance. Which of the following mechanisms is most likely involved in the patient’s condition? D Endocrine 2020-10-28T00:45:26Z 2459150.5315509 WBR0493