Chronic auto immune disorder affecting neuro muscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle is called as :
- Gout
- Arthritis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Answer
(4) Myasthenia gravis
Solution
As per NCERT, myasthenia gravis is an auto immune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction, leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle.
Gout – inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.
Arthritis – inflammation of joints.
Muscular dystrophy – progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle, mostly due to a genetic disorder.
Answer: (4)