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What is arthritis?

Options

  1. AInflammation of joints
  2. BProgressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder
  3. CAuto immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal
  4. DRapid spasms (wild contractions) in muscle due to low Ca²⁺ in body fluid

Correct answer

A. Inflammation of joints

Step-by-step solution

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction, leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle.Tetany is a condition characterized by rapid spasms or wild contractions of muscles due to low Ca²⁺ levels in body fluids.Osteoporosis is an age-related disorder characterized by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause. Arthritis is the inflammation of joints.

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