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Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of musclular or skeletal system.

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Osteoporosis: Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age.

B

Myasthenia gravis: Autoimmune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments

C

Gout: Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium.

D

Muscular dystrophy: Age-related shortening of muscles.

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