Muscular Dystrophy Quiz
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Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that primarily affects which part of the body?

  • Heart
  • Brain
  • Lungs
  • Muscles (correct)
  • Which of the following is a common symptom of muscular dystrophy?

  • Vision problems
  • Muscle weakness (correct)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Memory loss
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of muscular dystrophy?

  • Becker muscular dystrophy
  • Spinal muscular atrophy (correct)
  • Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of muscular dystrophy?

    <p>It is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do symptoms of the most common variety of muscular dystrophy typically begin?

    <p>In childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there a cure for muscular dystrophy?

    <p>No, there is no cure for muscular dystrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Muscular Dystrophy Overview

    • Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the muscles.

    Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy

    • A common symptom of muscular dystrophy is progressive muscle weakness.

    Types of Muscular Dystrophy

    • Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common variety.

    Characteristics of Muscular Dystrophy

    • A characteristic of muscular dystrophy is progressive muscle degeneration.

    Age of Onset

    • Symptoms of the most common variety of muscular dystrophy typically begin around early childhood (between 3-6 years old).

    Treatment and Cure

    • There is no cure for muscular dystrophy, only treatment options to manage symptoms.

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    Test your knowledge about muscular dystrophy with this quiz! Learn about the primary body part affected by this genetic disorder, identify common symptoms, and distinguish between different types of muscular dystrophy.

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