PHYSIOLOGY
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
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Question
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What system does this disease (Duchenne muscular dystrophy) mainly affect?
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Circulatory System
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Digestive System
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Muscular System
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Nervous System
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Although MD can affect several body tissues and organs, it most prominently affects the integrity of muscle fibers. The disease causes: Muscle degeneration. Progressive weakness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Duchenne muscular dystrophy is associated with an increased risk of bone fragility due to the adverse effects of prolonged glucocorticoid therapy and progressive muscle weakness on bone strength.
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