Myasthenia Gravis is an Autoimmune Disease

Question

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease.

Accepted Answer

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction, causing muscle weakness and fatigue. In this condition, the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the receptors on the muscle cells that receive signals from nerve cells, leading to weak muscle contractions.