Campbell Biology in Focus
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 35.3, Problem 1CC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The type of disorder of myasthenia gravis. In this condition, antibodies bind to and block certain receptors on muscle cells, preventing muscle contraction.
Introduction:
This condition called myasthenia gravis weakens the skeletal muscles and causes difficulty in the movement of muscles and leads to the weakness. The destruction of nerves, results in the difficulty in locomotion and movement.
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