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A person is found to be suffering from neuromuscular junctions leading to fatigue, weakening and and muscular paralysis of muscles possible via autoimmune disorder. Which of the following disease is the patient most likely suffering from?

A

Muscular dystrophy

B

Muscular tetany

C

Myasthenia gravis

D

Poliomyelitis

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To solve the question regarding the disease a person is suffering from, we need to analyze the symptoms and the options provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Symptoms**: The question states that the person is suffering from neuromuscular junction issues, leading to fatigue, weakness, and muscular paralysis. These symptoms are indicative of a problem at the junction where nerve cells communicate with muscles. **Hint**: Look for diseases that specifically affect the neuromuscular junction and cause muscle weakness or paralysis. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1: Muscular Dystrophy**: This is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles. However, it is not primarily an autoimmune disorder and does not specifically affect the neuromuscular junction like the symptoms described. **Hint**: Consider whether the disease is primarily characterized by muscle degeneration rather than neuromuscular junction dysfunction. - **Option 2: Myocardial Tachycardia**: This condition refers to an increased heart rate and is not related to muscle weakness or paralysis. It involves the heart rather than skeletal muscles. **Hint**: Focus on conditions that involve muscle weakness rather than heart conditions. - **Option 3: Myasthenia Gravis**: This is an autoimmune disorder that specifically affects the neuromuscular junction. It leads to weakness and fatigue of voluntary muscles, which aligns perfectly with the symptoms described in the question. **Hint**: Identify autoimmune disorders that impact muscle function and neuromuscular transmission. - **Option 4: Poliomyelitis**: This is a viral infection that can lead to paralysis, primarily affecting children. It does not specifically involve the neuromuscular junction in the same way as Myasthenia Gravis. **Hint**: Consider whether the condition is viral and affects children primarily, which would differentiate it from autoimmune disorders. 3. **Conclusion**: After analyzing all the options, the most appropriate answer is **Myasthenia Gravis** (Option 3), as it is an autoimmune disorder that leads to the symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and muscular paralysis. ### Final Answer: The patient is most likely suffering from **Myasthenia Gravis**.
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