Myasthenia Gravis Quiz

Myasthenia Gravis Overview

• In individuals under 40 years old, females are more commonly affected by myasthenia gravis.

Age and Myasthenia Gravis

• In individuals over 60 years old, the age group more commonly affected is the 70-79 years old range.

Myasthenia Gravis and Muscle Function

• The smooth muscles are not affected by myasthenia gravis.
• The target of the autoimmune attack in myasthenia gravis is the acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction.

Symptoms and Development

• Muscle weakness worsening with activity and improving after rest is a symptom of myasthenia gravis.
• Muscle weakness improves after periods of rest in myasthenia gravis.
• Myasthenia gravis most commonly develops in women between the ages of 20-40 years old.
• The extrinsic ocular muscles, facial muscles, and bulbar muscles are frequently affected by myasthenia gravis.

Causes

• The cause of myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune response.