A Usually Severe Condition Characterized by Fatigue and Progressive Muscle

question 140

Multiple Choice

A usually severe condition characterized by fatigue and progressive muscle weakness, especially of the face and throat, is:

• A) fibromyalgia.
• B) muscular dystrophy.
• C) achondroplasia.
• D) myasthenia gravis.

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Definitions:

Superior Hemorrhoidal Artery

A blood vessel that supplies blood to the upper part of the rectum and anal canal, also known as the superior rectal artery.

Gallbladder

An organ that stores bile produced by the liver, releasing it into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.

Internal Mammary Artery

A major artery running along the inside of the chest wall, often used as a graft in coronary artery bypass surgery.

Pericardium

The double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the major blood vessels, with fluid that reduces friction during heart beats.