Which of the following is the correct pairing regarding to a specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) - Gout - Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.
Disorders of muscular and skeletal system are:
- Myasthenia gravis is an auto immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle.
- Muscular dystrophy is a progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder.
- Tetany is a rapid spasm (wild contractions) in muscle due to low Ca++ in body fluid.
- Arthritis is an Inflammation of joints.
- Osteoporosis is an age-related disorder characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause.
- Gout is an inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.