Assignment Task: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease where the patient exhibits weakened musculature due to the destruction of acetylcholine (Ach) receptors. Answer the following discussion questions related the neuro-muscular junction and MG.
Include the questions with your responses.
Q1. Explain the process of exocytosis of Ach at the synaptic cleft.
Q2. Discuss how the lack of acetylcholine receptors affects muscle contraction.
Q3. Which of the following can you use to treat MG? 1) Ach 2) Ache 3) anti-cholinesterase
Q4. What other diseases have symptoms that are similar to myasthenia gravis?
Q5. If the patient had a blood calcium level of 11mg/dl, would this make his condition better or worse? Explain your answer.