Which of the following are Autoimmune disorders? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- A, B & D only
- A, B & E only
- B, C & E only
- C, D & E only
Answer
(2) A, B & E only
Solution
A. Myasthenia gravis — autoimmune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction.
B. Rheumatoid arthritis — autoimmune disorder (inflammation of joints).
C. Gout — inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals; not autoimmune.
D. Muscular dystrophy — progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle, mostly due to genetic disorder; not autoimmune.
E. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) — autoimmune disorder.
Hence, A, B & E only.
Answer: (2)