Disorders Of Muscular And Skeletal System

Question 1

what happens in myasthenia gravis

Answer 1

autoimmune disorder
affects neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle

Question 2

what happens in muscular dystrophy

Answer 2

progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle
mostly a genetic disorder

Question 3

what happens in tetany

Answer 3

rapid spasms in muscle due to low Ca2+ in body fluid

Question 4

what happens in arthritis

Answer 4

inflammation of joints

Question 5

what happens in osteoporosis

Answer 5

decreased bone mass due to low levels of estrogen
age-related
increased chance of fractures

Question 6

what happens in gout

Answer 6

inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals