Thymic abnormalities are correlated with myasthenia gravis.
How can you treat myasthenia gravis?
corticosteroids
immunosuppressants
cholinesterase inhibitors
NSAIDs
What is of clinical relevance regarding tetanus?
hypercalcemia can cause
hypocalcemia can cause
due to no chance for muscle to relax
due to no chance for muscle to contract
due to hyperkalemia
due to hypokalemia
Muscle is loss of muscle mass.
Muscular is an increase in muscle , not length. Can be due to exceeding weights.
Muscular is a group of diseases that results in deterioration of muscles over time.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is an disorder, thus more often seen in boys. It is caused by defects in the muscle protein , which gives muscle fibers integrity by connecting the to the extracellular matrix.
What is the classical presentation of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy?
2-4 years old
6-9 years old
proximal muscle weakness
distal muscle weakness
pseudohypertrophy in calves
hypertrophy in calves
specific pockets of muscle pain
How can you treat Duchenne's muscular dystrophy?
no treatment
mild exercise
NSAIDS
stength building exeercies
Most patients with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy will die , often due to (which makes sense considering the is the most important muscle and the disease causes muscle degradation.)
can cause muscles to . This condition is not specific to poorer countries b/c you can be affected even if you are eating plenty (just plenty of the wrong foods).
Muscle effects due to malnutrition can be reversed.
When checking for neuromuscular disease, always check the . Exs: Achilles tendon, biceps reflex
Lots of common toxins can cause muscle damage. This is called . An example is . However, ethanol is special because the damage it causes actually can be .
Whats true regarding steroid use in sports?
mainly corticosteroids
mainly anabolic steroids
have increased muscle mass and strength
muscle mass expands in size
more endurance
side effect: more feminine characteristics
side effect: behavioral changes
side effect: higher risk for heart disease
side effect: lung damage
side effect: kidney damage