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Which of these is an autoimmune disorder?
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder which affects neuromuscular junctions. It leads to various degrees of weakness in skeletal muscles. The onset of myasthenia gravis can be sudden.
Which of these is disorder of the muscular system?
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the muscular system which affects neuromuscular junctions. Crohn’s Disease, Celiac Disease and gastroenteritis are disorders of the digestive system.
Which of these disorders affect the neuromuscular junction?
Which of these is not a symptom of myasthenia gravis?
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder which affects neuromuscular junctions. It leads to fatigue, muscle weakness and paralysis of skeletal muscles. Rapid spasms are a result of tetany.
Which of these statements is false regarding myasthenia gravis?
Myasthenia gravis is not a genetic disease. Rather, it is an autoimmune disorder which affects neuromuscular junctions. It leads to fatigue, muscle weakness and paralysis of skeletal muscles.
Which of these is a genetic disorder?
Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder of the muscular system. It leads to the progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles and loss of muscle mass. The life span of patients is often shortened.
Which of these disorders lead to degeneration of skeletal muscles?
Which of these disorders lead to rapid spasms?
Tetany is a disorder of the muscular system characterized by rapid spasms or wild contractions. It occurs due to low concentrations of calcium ions in body fluids. Calcium ions play an important role in muscle contraction.
Which of these disorders is caused due to low concentrations of calcium ions?
Muscular dystrophy, gout, tetany and osteoporosis are disorders of the muscular system and the skeletal system. Out of these, tetany is caused due to low concentrations of calcium ions.
What is the effect of arthritis?
Arthritis is a disorder of the muscular system and the skeletal system. It leads to the inflammation of joints. This results in pain, swelling, reduced range of motion, muscle weakness and stiffness.
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