Disorders of The Human Muscular System

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Disorders of The Human Muscular System: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Myasthenia Gravis, Muscular Dystrophy, Rigor Mortis, Tetany and, Disorders of Muscles

Important Questions on Disorders of The Human Muscular System

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Which among the given disease is a genetic one?

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An autoimmune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junctions leading to fatigue.

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Find the correct pair which matches the hormone with the disease resulting from its deficiency.

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Lack of relaxation between successive stimuli in sustained muscle contraction is known as

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Rigor mortis (stiffness after death) occurs due to muscle contraction. However, it lasts for 24 hours and then disappears. This is because

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Out of the following, which is an incorrect statement?

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Tetany is characterised by which of the following?

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Hypocalcemia is closely associated with

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Select the disease which is NOT an auto-immune disorder.

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Read the statements (A – D).
A. Suture joint is a type of fibrous joint between cranial bones.
B. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder.
C. Tetany results in rapid spasms or wild contractions in the nerve.
D. Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints occurs in gout.
How many of the above statements are false?

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Which of the following is an example of progressive degeneration disease? 

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In myasthenia gravis, antibodies are formed against

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Find out the option from the following that could be used as a treatment of Myasthenia gravis?

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Select the correct combination of statements regarding Myasthenia gravis

I. It is an auto immune disorder.

II. It causes insufficient acetylcholine binding that effects muscular contraction.

III. Antibodies are developed against acetylcholine.

IV. Antibodies are developed against acetylcholine receptors.

V. It causes drooping of eyelids.

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Disease characterised by a loss in muscle movements which leads to their degeneration. Neurotransmitter is unable to attach to the muscle because of the destruction of their receptors. Identify the disease:-

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Muscular tetany can be caused by deficiency of

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Low Ca++ in the body fluid may be the cause of