Question

Which autoimmune disease results from the immune system attacking muscle cells?

Options

• Myasthenia gravis

• Hashimoto's disease

• Chronic anaemia

• Addison's disease

Answer 1

Myasthenia gravis is the autoimmune disease that results from muscle cell attack by the immune system. When muscle cells are targeted by the autoimmune response, muscle destruction occurs, leading to progressive muscle weakness and fatigue characteristic of this condition.