An endocrinologist is examining a patient complaining of weakness, weight loss, and heat intolerance. The doctor also notes the patient's obvious exophthalmos. Given these symptoms, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Hyposecretion of parathyroid hormone
B) Hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone
C) Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone
D) Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone
E) Hyposecretion of calcitonin

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The symptoms described, including weakness, weight loss, heat intolerance, and exophthalmos, are indicative of hyperthyroidism, which is caused by the hypersecretion of thyroid hormone.

An Endocrinologist Is Examining a Patient Complaining of Weakness, Weight