Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System
Question
Which of the following diseases is an autoimmune disorder?
Easy
Solution
Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system attacks self-antigens. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle. The self-antibodies bind to ACh receptors at the NMJ due to which acetylcholine released from the motor neurons cannot cause muscle contraction.
Arthritis is inflammation of joints.
Osteoporosis is a age-related disorder caused due to deficiency of oestrogen.
Gout is caused due to accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints.
Get Instant Solutions
When in doubt download our app. Now available Google Play Store- Doubts App
Download Now
Recieve an sms with download link
OR
SCAN ME
6th Floor, NCC Building, Durgamma Cheruvu Road, Vittal Rao Nagar, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081.
