Multiple choice

Which gland is said to be responsible for myasthenia gravis?

  1. Pituitary

  2. Thymus

  3. Adrenal

  4. Hypothalamus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thymus is said to be responsible for myasthenia gravis. It is believed that the thymus gland may give incorrect instructions to developing immune cells, ultimately resulting in autoimmunity and the production of the acetylcholine receptor antibodies, thereby setting the stage for the attack on neuromuscular transmission.

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