Movement

Question 1

Muscle necrosis with resultant increase in fat/connective tissue replacing the muscle fibers

Answer 1

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Question 2

Autoimmune disease where antibodies loss of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction cause decreased motor response

Answer 2

Myasthenia Gravis

Question 3

Arthrosclerosis destruction of circulation to the brain, resulting in lactic acid build up that affects nerve transmission

Question 4

The demyelination and subsequent degeneration of nerve fibers and decreased oligodendrocytes which interfere with nerve conduction

Answer 4

Development of multiple sclerosis

Question 5

Increased risks for development of osteoporosis

Answer 5

1. Aging
   - Post menopausal (low estrogen)
   - Low testosterone in men
2. Decreased or inadequate dietary calcium and vit D
3. Immobility
4. Malnutrition (alcoholism)
5. Malabsorption
6. Drugs
   - corticosteroids
   - antithyroid drugs
   - anti epileptic
   - some antacids
7. Ethnicity (euro or Asian)
8. Genetics
9. Smoking