Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited?
- ATetany
- BMuscular dystrophy
- CMyasthenia gravis
- DBotulism
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
- Muscular dystrophy (specifically Duchenne muscular dystrophy) is a genetic (inherited) disorder characterized by progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles.
Tetany is due to low Ca
2+
levels.
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder.
Botulism is a form of food poisoning caused by bacteria.
Tetany is due to low Ca
2+
levels.
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder.
Botulism is a form of food poisoning caused by bacteria.