Description : Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system. (a) Muscular dystrophy - Age related shortening of muscles (b) Osteoporosis - Decrease in bone mass and ... of myosin filaments (d) Gout - Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium
Last Answer : (b) Osteoporosis – Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age
Description : Select the correct statement with respect to disorders of muscles in humans. (a) Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing. (b) Accumulation of ... of vitamin D causes osteoporosis. (d) Rapid contractions of skeletal muscles cause muscle dystrophy
Last Answer : (a) Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normal swallowing.
Description : Which of the following is NOT an autoimmune disease? a. Myasthenia gravis b. Type i diabetes c. Systemic lupus erythematosus d. Rheumatoid arthritis e. All of the above are autoimmune disorders
Last Answer : e. All of the above are autoimmune disorders
Description : Nondisjunction of a chromosome results in which of the following diagnoses? a) Down Syndrome When a pair of chromosomes fails to separate completely and creates a sperm or oocyte that contains two ... genetic condition that may occur in a single family member as a result of spontaneous mutation.
Last Answer : a) Down Syndrome When a pair of chromosomes fails to separate completely and creates a sperm or oocyte that contains two copies of a particular chromosome (nondisjunction) Down syndrome results from three number 21 chromosomes.
Description : Myasthenia gravis - resources?
Last Answer : Alternative NamesResources - myasthenia gravisInformationThe following organizations provide information on myasthenia gravis:Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America - www.myasthenia.orgNational Institute of ... and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/myasthenia_gravis/detail_myasthenia_gravis.htm
Description : Myasthenia gravis?
Last Answer : DefinitionMyasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder. Neuromuscular disorders involve the muscles and the nerves that control them.Alternative NamesNeuromusclar disorder - myasthenia gravis Causes, incidence, and ... attack foreign invaders) target and attack the body's own healthy cells. Thi
Description : Select the H1 antihistaminic which is used topically in the nose for allergic rhinitis (a) Deep intra-abdominal operation (b) Trachial intubation (c) Tetanus (d) Diagonosis of myasthenia gravis
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : In myasthenia gravis: a. the vertical muscles of the eye are more commonly involved than the horizontal muscles b. the pupil reaction to light is sluggish c. absent antibody to acetylcholine receptors exclude the diagnosis d. Cogan's twitch refers to involuntary twitching of the orbicularis
Last Answer : the vertical muscles of the eye are more commonly involved than the horizontal muscles
Description : Myasthenia gravis is diagnosed with improved neuromuscular function by using (A) Donepezil (B) Edrophonium (C) Atropine (D) Pancuronium
Last Answer : (B) Edrophonium
Description : Myasthenia Gravis is characterized by Options: 1) Decrease in acetylcholine reserve in motor nerve terminal 2) Decrease in dopamine reserve in motor nerve terminal 3) Decrease in receptors for acetylcholine 4) Decrease in dopamine receptors
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 3) Decrease in receptors for acetylcholine
Description : Diazepam is used as a muscle relaxant for: A. Deep intra-abdominal operation B. Tracheal intubation C. Tetanus D. Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis
Last Answer : C. Tetanus
Description : Neostigmine is preferred over physostigmine for treating myasthenia gravis because: A. It is better absorbed orally B. It has longer duration of action C. It has additional direct agonistic action on nicotinic receptors at the muscle end plate D. It penetrates blood-brain barrier
Last Answer : C. It has additional direct agonistic action on nicotinic receptors at the muscle end plate
Description : Am I a carrier for muscular dystrophy?
Last Answer : This is an important question but it is not a question for a website such as this, it is a question for a medical specialist, expert in their field, you need sound advice you can trust.
Description : Muscular dystrophy?
Last Answer : DefinitionMuscular dystrophy is a group of inherited disorders that involve muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue, which get worse over time.Alternative NamesInherited myopathy, MDCauses, incidence, and risk ... may be affected. Or, only specific groups of muscles may be affected, such as
Description : Becker muscular dystrophy?
Last Answer : DefinitionBecker muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder that involves slowly worsening muscle weakness of the legs and pelvis.Alternative NamesBenign pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy; Becker's dystrophyCauses, ... usually appear in boys at about age 12, but may begin later.Muscle
Description : Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Last Answer : DefinitionDuchenne muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder that involves rapidly worsening muscle weakness.Alternative NamesPseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy; Muscular dystrophy - Duchenne typeCauses, incidence, and ... of the disease (women with a defective gene but no symptoms themsel
Description : In human beings, vitamin E prevents (A) Sterility (B) Hepatic necrosis (C) Muscular dystrophy (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The β-lipoprotein fraction increases in severe (A) Diabetes Mellitus (B) Uremia (C) Nephritis (D) Muscular dystrophy
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : In certain parts of India, muscular dystrophy is commonly found amongst the poor people because they eat cheap pulse from the plant (a) Pisum satiuvm (b) Lathyrus sativus (c) Cicer arietmum (d) Phaseolus mungo
Last Answer : Ans. ((b))
Description : Define the treatment of Muscular Dystrophy ?
Last Answer : There is no specific treatment to stop or reverse any form of MD. Treatment may include physical therapy, respiratory therapy, speech therapy, orthopedic appliances used for support, and ... may need assisted ventilation to treat respiratory muscle weakness and a pacemaker for cardiac abnormalities.
Description : Explain the types of muscular dystrophy?
Last Answer : Several major forms of muscular dystrophy can affect teens, each of which weakens different muscle groups in various ways: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the ... symptoms. It varies in how severely it affects people and how quickly or slowly it worsens.
Description : What are the Symptoms of muscular dystrophy?
Last Answer : Symptoms vary with the different types of muscular dystrophy. Symptoms include: Mental retardation (only present in some types of the condition) Muscle weakness that slowly gets worse Delayed ... group of muscles as an adult Loss in muscle size Problems walking (delayed walking)
Description : Describe the Signs and symptoms of Muscular dystrophy?
Last Answer : The Signs and symptoms of Muscular dystrophy are as following Main symptoms include: •Progressive muscular wasting •Drooping eyelids •Loss of bowel control •Inability to walk •Waddling gait •Limited range of movement •Joint contractures
Description : What is the prognosis Muscular Dystrophy ?
Last Answer : The prognosis for people with MD varies according to the type and progression of the disorder. Some cases may be mild and progress very slowly over a normal lifespan, while others produce severe ... Some children with MD die in infancy while others live into adulthood with only moderate disability.
Description : What is Muscular Dystrophy?
Last Answer : The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of more than 30 genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement. Some forms ... and is typified by prolonged muscle spasms, cataracts, cardiac abnormalities, and endocrine disturbances.
Description : Children with muscular dystrophy who receive treatments developed through research programs funded by MDA would represent __________ for this charitable organisation. A)target publics B)target population C)general publics D)focus groups E)client publics
Last Answer : E)client publics
Description : What are two genetic disorders and how are they inherited?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning hemophilia A? a. Hemophilia A is inherited as a sex-linked recessive deficiency of factor VIII b. A positive family history for ... platelet aggregation d. Spontaneous bleeding is unusual with factor VIII levels greater than 10% of normal
Last Answer : Answer: a, d Hemophilia A is inherited as a sex-linked recessive deficiency of factor VIII although 0% of cases are secondary to spontaneous mutation. The incidence of this abnormality is ... factor levels as low as 1% have been noted and patients are at risk for spontaneous bleeding
Description : Tetany can occur (A) In primary hyperparathyroidism (B) In secondary hyperparathyroidism (C) In idiopathic hypoparathyroidism (D) After accidental removal of parathyroid glands
Description : Tetany can occur in (A) Hypocalcaemia (B) Hypercalcaemia (C) Alkalosis (D) Hypocalcaemia and alkalosis
Description : A decrease in the ionized fraction of serum calcium causes (A) Tetany (B) Rickets (C) Osteomalacia (D) Osteoporosis
Description : Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency ? (a) Relaxin – Gigantism (b) Prolactin – Cretinism (c) Parathyroid hormone – Tetany (d) Insulin – Diabetes insipidus
Last Answer : (c) Parathyroid hormone – Tetany
Description : Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its deficiency? (a) Luteinising - Failure of ovulation hormone (b) Insulin - Diabetes insipidus (c) Thyroxine - Tetany (d) Parathyroid - Diabetes mellitus hormone
Last Answer : (a) Luteinising - Failure of ovulation hormone
Description : Trousseau's sign is positive when a) carpopedal spasm is induced by occluding the blood flow to the arm for 3 minutes with the use of a blood pressure cuff. A positive Trousseau's sign is ... Homans' sign is demonstrated when the patient complains of pain in the calf when his foot is dorsiflexed.
Last Answer : a) carpopedal spasm is induced by occluding the blood flow to the arm for 3 minutes with the use of a blood pressure cuff. A positive Trousseau’s sign is suggestive of latent tetany.
Description : Which of the following medical sign is observed in Latent Tetany Options: 1) Trousseau’s sign 2) Pratt’s sign 3) Blumberg’s sign 4) Fox’s sign
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 1) Trousseau’s sign
Description : Which is NOT a correct consequence of surgical removal of portions of these glands? A) adrenal cortex--bronzing of skin, no glucose at stress, dehydration and death B) thymus--decrease ... change in secondary sex characteristics E) adult thyroid--low pulse rate and body temperature and lethargy
Last Answer : B) thymus--decrease in sex drive and changes in secondary sexual characteristics
Description : The drug used for controlling tetany is: A. Intravenous diazepam B. Intramuscular vitamin D C. Intravenous calcium gluconate D. Intravenous calcitonin
Last Answer : C. Intravenous calcium gluconate
Description : If you have to go through a tedious process pickling to make sure there's no botulism, how can you reuse brine?
Last Answer : If I remember correctly, the acidity and salt of brining solutions is what kills harmful bacteria. That’s still intact after pickling.
Description : Can you kill whatever popped your jam (botulism?) through cooking or freezing?
Last Answer : You don’t want to mess with this. There will always be more jam.
Description : Infant botulism?
Last Answer : DefinitionInfant botulism is a potentially life-threatening disease in which the bacteria Clostridium botulinum grows within the baby's gastrointestinal tract.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsClostridium ... sag or partially closeInfant appears "floppy"Infant doesn't gagLoss of head contr
Description : How many people die from Botulism?
Last Answer : 13000
Description : Botulism caused by Clostridium botulinum affects the (a) lymph gland (b) central nervous system (c) spleen (d) intestine.
Last Answer : (b) central nervous system
Description : Which of the following is an occupational respiratory disorder? (a) Anthracis (b) Silicosis (c) Botulism (d) Emphysema
Last Answer : b) Silicosis
Description : Two types of grain spoilage are _____ and _____. A. aflatoxins, ergotism a. botulism, ergotism b. Staphlococcus, Streptococcus c. aflatoxins, enterotoxins
Last Answer : A. aflatoxins, ergotism
Description : Many cases of _____ have been related to raw oysters. a. botulism b. cholera c. typhoid d. food poisoning
Last Answer : b. cholera
Description : What disease is described by: "the toxin acts at the neuromuscular junction, preventing the release of neurotransmitters needed to inhibit muscle contraction." a. Botulism b. Tetanus c. The Plague d. A-C Are Correct
Last Answer : b. Tetanus
Description : Which is the most common food causing infant botulism? a. Milk b. Water c. Honey d. Apple Juice
Last Answer : c. Honey
Description : Botulism is an example of a _____. a. waterborne infection b. foodborne intoxication c. waterborne intoxication d. fecal/oral infection
Last Answer : b. foodborne intoxication