Muscular Diseases

Which type of human body tissue can contract, or shorten?

• epithelial tissue

• muscle tissue

• connective tissue

• nerve tissue

Which of the following is a common symptom of muscular dystrophy?

• Muscle weakness

• Joint pain

• Skin rash

• Fever

What is the primary cause of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

• Viral infection

• Genetic mutation

• Bacterial infection

• Nutritional deficiency

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which protein is lacking in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

• Actin

• Myosin

• Dystrophin

• Collagen

What type of inheritance pattern does Becker muscular dystrophy follow?

• Autosomal dominant

• Autosomal recessive

• X-linked recessive

• Mitochondrial

Which muscular disease is characterized by progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass?

• Myasthenia gravis

• Muscular dystrophy

• Fibromyalgia

• Tendinitis

What is the role of dystrophin in muscle cells?

• Provides energy

• Transports oxygen

• Stabilizes muscle fibers

• Repairs damaged tissue

Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm muscular dystrophy?

• MRI scan

• Electromyography (EMG)

• Blood glucose test

• X-ray

What is the main treatment approach for managing symptoms of muscular dystrophy?

• Antibiotics

• Physical therapy

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation therapy

Which muscular disease is associated with an autoimmune response?

• Muscular dystrophy

• Myasthenia gravis

• Fibromyalgia

• Tendinitis