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Cricks Muscle Disord
Cricks Muscle Disorders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What part of the muscle is affected in Myasthenia gravis? | Neuromuscular Junction (where the nerves meet the muscle cells) |
| How does myasthenia gravis affect muscles? | ACh receptors are blocked, making the muscle response decreased. |
| What parts of the body are initially affected my myasthenia gravis? | Face and neck |
| What happens to the muscles if you have muscular dystrophy? | They slowly degenerate. |
| What causes the muscular degeneration seen in muscular dystrophy? | A lack of the protein dystrophnin (this protein provides reinforcement for the muscle structures) |
| What part of the body is affected by Fibromyalgia? | The connective tissues that bind muscles. |
| What is the hallmark symptom of fibromyalgia? | Tenderness & pain on contact |
| What is the generally successful treatment for fibromyalgia? | Exercise |