Muscular Disorders & Diseases-Muscular Dystrophy

What is muscular dystrophy characterized by?

• Progressive degeneration and weakening of skeletal muscles

• Sudden muscle growth

• Improved muscle strength

• Increased muscle mass

Muscular dystrophy is caused by mutations in genes responsible for producing proteins essential for protecting muscle fibers from damage during muscle ___.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which of the following is a symptom of muscular dystrophy?

• Muscle weakness

• Improved coordination

• Increased energy

• Enhanced muscle growth

Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular dystrophy are types of muscular dystrophy with distinct patterns of ___.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the primary goal of medical treatments for muscular dystrophy?

• Manage symptoms and improve quality of life

• Cure the disease completely

• Increase muscle mass

• Enhance athletic performance