Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Most patients with myasthenia gravis (85%) have _________ enlargement.
A
thymic
2
Q
Optic disorders – such as ptosis, diplopia, and blurred vision –are very common in what neuromuscular junction disorder?
A
Myasthenia gravis
3
Q
Myasthenia gravis patients who receive a thymectomy need less __________ and experience fewer ___________.
A
medication; side effects
4
Q
What is the usually cause of death in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
A
Respiratory failure from weak inspiratory muscles or heart failure from kyphoscoliosis
5
Q
What is the main difference in mutations between Becker and Duchenne?
A
Duchenne: out-of-frame
Becker: in-frame
