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danielfitts88

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following disrupt(s) the nerve impulse transmission in myasthenia gravis?
 
  a. MuSK
  b. Edrophonium
  c. IgG antibodies
  d. RNS

Question 2

Which of the following are used to confirm the diagnosis of COPD?
 
  1. Presence of a chronic cough
  2. Chronic exposure to environmental smoke
  3. FEV1/FVC ratio greater than 0.70
  4. FEV1 <80
  a. 1, 2
  b. 3, 4
  c. 1, 2, 3
  d. 1, 3, 4


kbennett34

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The IgG antibodies disrupt the transmission of ACh at the neuromuscular junction.

Answer to Question 2

C
A chronic cough, chronic exposure to environmental smoke, and FEV1 below 80 are constant with COPD.


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