Which of the following disorders affects the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle?
A
Osteoporosis
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B
Muscular dystrophy
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C
Tetany
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D
Myasthenia gravis
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Solution
The correct option is D Myasthenia gravis Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease that causes skeletal muscle weakness. Eyes and faces are most commonly affected. It results in double vision, drooping eyelids, trouble in talking and walking etc.
Final answer
(A) Myasthenia gravis