Which of the following is the correct pairing regarding a specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system ?

Muscular dystrophy - Age related shortening of muscles

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Osteoporosis - Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age

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Myasthenia gravis - Autoimmune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments

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Gout - Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium

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Solution

The correct option is A Osteoporosis - Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease, osteoporosis is the decrease in bone mass, which leads to higher chances of fractures with advancing age.
So, the correct option is 'Osteoporosis - Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age'.

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