Question Details

Define muscular dystrophy

Options

A

Diseases which destruct the muscles of the body

B

diseases which cause the muscles to get disproportionate

C

born with too many or too little muscles

D

diseases which do not allow muscles to grow

Correct Answer :

Diseases which destruct the muscles of the body

Solution :

The correct option is "Diseases which destruct the muscles of the body".

Understanding Muscular Dystrophy:
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement. Over time, these conditions cause the structure and function of muscle tissues to break down, effectively destroying or destructing the muscles of the body. This occurs due to mutations in genes that interfere with the production of proteins (such as dystrophin) needed to form healthy muscle.

Why other options are incorrect:
- "diseases which cause the muscles to get disproportionate": While muscle wasting can make muscles appear uneven or disproportionate, this is a symptom of degeneration rather than the defining characteristic of the disease.
- "born with too many or too little muscles": People with muscular dystrophy are born with a normal number of muscles, but these muscles gradually weaken and degenerate over time.
- "diseases which do not allow muscles to grow": Muscular dystrophy is characterized by the breakdown and loss of existing muscle tissue (destruction) rather than just a simple restriction on growth.

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