Autoimmune Disorders Often Occur During Pregnancy Because a Large Percentage

question 18

Multiple Choice

Autoimmune disorders often occur during pregnancy because a large percentage of women with an autoimmune disorder are of childbearing age.Which disorders fall into the category of collagen vascular disease? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Multiple sclerosis
• B) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• C) Antiphospholipid syndrome
• D) Rheumatoid arthritis
• E) Myasthenia gravis

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Definitions:

Hexokinase

An enzyme that catalyzes the first step in glucose metabolism, converting glucose to glucose-6-phosphate.

Phosphate Group

A chemical group consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, crucial for energy transfer in biological organisms.

Magnesium

A lightweight, silvery-white alkaline earth metal, crucial for various biological processes.

Enzymatic Activity

Refers to the catalytic action performed by enzymes, speeding up biochemical reactions within organisms without being consumed in the process.