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At what age do the more severe forms of muscular dystrophy tend to occur?
At what age do the more severe forms of muscular dystrophy tend to occur?
- Teenage years
- Early childhood (correct)
- Adulthood
- Old age
In adults, which form of muscular dystrophy tends to be more severe?
In adults, which form of muscular dystrophy tends to be more severe?
- Myotonic dystrophy (correct)
- Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
- Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
- Duchenne type
What is a serious problem associated with muscular dystrophy mentioned in the text?
What is a serious problem associated with muscular dystrophy mentioned in the text?
- Joint pain
- Hearing loss
- Skin rash
- Paralysis of respiratory muscles (correct)
Which complication is specifically associated with Duchenne type muscular dystrophy?
Which complication is specifically associated with Duchenne type muscular dystrophy?
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How does the lifespan vary for individuals with muscular dystrophy according to the text?
How does the lifespan vary for individuals with muscular dystrophy according to the text?
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