Which of the Following Autoimmune Disorders Is Caused by a Loss

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following autoimmune disorders is caused by a loss of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?

• A)Guillain Barré syndrome
• B)Poliomyelitis
• C)Parkinson disease
• D)Myasthenia gravis

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Definitions:

Fontanels

Soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused together, allowing for growth of the brain and skull during infancy.

Dehydration

A condition caused by the excessive loss of water from the body, exceeding the amount of water being taken in, leading to a deficiency in bodily fluids.

Sunken

Describes something that has fallen below the surrounding level or area, often used in reference to eyes or cheeks due to illness or malnutrition.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excessive growth hormone, leading to enlarged bones and tissues.