What is the difference between muscle dystrophy and muscle atrophy?

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2026-08-10 05:25

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Myasthenia gravis: autoimmune to the ACh receptors at end plate (pathway >>> no muscle contraction)

Muscular Dystrophy: genetic (X-linked) defect in dystrophin (pathway >>> myosin-actin crossbridge doesn't form > no muscle contraction)

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