CAMPBELL BIOLOGY (18W)
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Author: Urry
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Chapter 43.4, Problem 1CC
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To understand: About the type of a disorder called myasthenia gravis.
Introduction: Myasthenia gravis blocks many muscle receptor sites for a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine which prevents muscle contraction. Because of this very fewer receptor sites are available and muscles receive fewer nerve signals which result in the weakening of skeletal muscles.
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CAMPBELL BIOLOGY (18W)
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