Question

Which of the following are Autoimmune disorders?
A. Myasthenia gravis
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Gout
D. Muscular dystrophy
E. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B & D only
• B. A, B & E only
• C. B, C & E only
• D. C, D & E only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To identify the autoimmune disorders from the provided options, each condition is examined:

• Myasthenia gravis: An autoimmune disorder characterized by antibodies targeting muscle receptor sites, resulting in muscle weakness.
• Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the synovium, causing inflammation and joint damage.
• Gout: Caused by urate crystal accumulation in joints due to elevated uric acid levels; this is not an autoimmune disease.
• Muscular dystrophy: A category of genetic disorders leading to muscle weakness, not an autoimmune condition.
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A chronic autoimmune disease impacting multiple bodily systems, leading to inflammation and tissue damage.

The autoimmune disorders identified are:

• A. Myasthenia gravis
• B. Rheumatoid arthritis
• E. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Therefore, the correct selection is A, B, and E exclusively.