In the inflammatory myopathies
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Polymyositis is an autoimmune disorder that is one type of inflammatory myopathy. A five-year-old boy being brought to a clinic by his mother due to clumsiness and not being able to keep up with peers could indicate Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Inflammation of muscles or high steroid intake can cause muscle atrophy.
In the inflammatory myopathies
- 1. 1. In the inflammatory myopathies, which one of the following is an autoimmune disorder A. Dermatomycosis B. Polymyositis C. Ethanolmyopathy D. Inclusion body myositis 2. A kid found himself to be clumsy as he has just turned five. His mother decided to bring to to a clinic and explained how her son couldn’t keep up with the peers which made her worry. Which of the following could be the disease? A. BMD B. Inflammatory disease C. DMD D. Inclusion body myositis 3. Which of the following causes muscle atrophy: A. Excessive exercise B. Eating high sugar food C. Inflammation D. High steroid intake