Question

Myasthenia Gravis is a disease characterized by the production of antibodies against nicotinic acetylcholine receptors resulting in a decrease of functioning receptors at Motor end plates. Physiologically, what might you expect to happen as a result?
a. clonus
b. increased frequency of motor neuron firing
c. chorea
d. paralysis of skeletal muscle

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - option d.

Explanation:

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition in which nerve endings are targeted due to the body produces antibodies against receptors of nicotinic acetylcholine which results in less or no functioning of nerve endings of motor neurons mostly.

Options A, B, and C all three conditions are all due to an increase in muscle movement which is not the case as it causes weakness in the muscles due to less functioning in motor end plates.