Myasthenia gravis is a form of muscle paralysis in which
A)motor neurons lose their myelination and the ability to rapidly fire action potentials.
B)acetylcholine receptors are recognized by antibodies and destroyed by an overactive immune system.
C)ATP production becomes uncoupled from mitochondrial electron transport.
D)the spinal cord is infected with a virus that attacks muscle stretch receptors.
E)troponin molecules become unable to bind calcium ions.

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Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder in which antibodies target and attack acetylcholine receptors on muscle cells. This leads to muscle weakness and fatigue, as the signals from the nervous system are not effectively transmitted to the muscles.

Myasthenia Gravis Is a Form of Muscle Paralysis in Which