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Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder?

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Myasthenia gravis
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Osteoporosis
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Muscular dystrophy
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Gout
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The correct option is A Myasthenia gravis
An autoimmune disorder is a condition where body's own immune system attacks and destroys own tissues by mistake. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder in which body produces antibodies agaist the neurotransmitter acetylcholine nicotinic in skeletal muscles. It is characterized by the muscle weakness.

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