NEET Biology question

Which of the following is the correct pairing regarding a specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system?

(A)Muscular dystrophy - Age related shortening of muscles
(B)Osteoporosis - Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing ageCorrect
(C)Myasthenia gravis - Autoimmune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments
(D)Gout - Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium

Answer: (B)

Solution

Osteoporosis is correctly described as an age-related decrease in bone mass with higher fracture risk; muscular dystrophy is a genetic (not simply age-related) progressive

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