Movement Flashcards

1
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Muscle necrosis with resultant increase in fat/connective tissue replacing the muscle fibers

A

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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2
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Autoimmune disease where antibodies loss of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction cause decreased motor response

A

Myasthenia Gravis

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3
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Arthrosclerosis destruction of circulation to the brain, resulting in lactic acid build up that affects nerve transmission

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4
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The demyelination and subsequent degeneration of nerve fibers and decreased oligodendrocytes which interfere with nerve conduction

A

Development of multiple sclerosis

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5
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Increased risks for development of osteoporosis

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  1. Aging
    - Post menopausal (low estrogen)
    - Low testosterone in men
  2. Decreased or inadequate dietary calcium and vit D
  3. Immobility
  4. Malnutrition (alcoholism)
  5. Malabsorption
  6. Drugs
    - corticosteroids
    - antithyroid drugs
    - anti epileptic
    - some antacids
  7. Ethnicity (euro or Asian)
  8. Genetics
  9. Smoking
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