Myasthenia Gravis Disease Arises from the Production of Autoantibodies Against

question 83

Multiple Choice

Myasthenia gravis disease arises from the production of autoantibodies against

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

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Definitions:

Actor-Observer Bias

A cognitive bias involving the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their personality or disposition.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs or values.

Defensive Attributions

Cognitive processes used to deflect blame from oneself and to prevent feelings of guilt or inadequacy, often by assigning responsibility to external factors.

Self-Serving Bias

A common tendency to attribute success to personal characteristics and failures to external factors for self-enhancement.