Which of the Following Describes Myasthenia Gravis

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes myasthenia gravis?

• A)Ectopic lymphoid tissue forms and impairs endocrine function.
• B)Disruption of adhesion molecules of cellular junctions.
• C)Autoimmune response to proteins of anterior chamber of the eye.
• D)Chronic inflammation of the gut mucosa.
• E)The neuromuscular junction is compromised.

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