Myasthenia Gravis Disease Arises from the Production of Autoantibodies Against

question 61

Multiple Choice

Myasthenia gravis disease arises from the production of autoantibodies against _______.

• A) sodium pump proteins in the cell membrane
• B) cells in thyroid follicles
• C) acetylcholine receptors on skeletal muscle
• D) acetylcholine receptors on smooth muscle
• E) myelin sheath cells of the nervous system

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