The muscle weakness of myasthenia gravis results from

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In myasthenia gravis, the immune system attacks and destroys acetylcholine receptors in the end-plate membrane, which reduces the ability of nerve impulses to stimulate muscle contractions. This results in muscle weakness and fatigue. Insufficient acetylcholine release, small motor neuron action potentials, excessive acetylcholinesterase, and inability of muscle fibers to produce ATP are not the primary causes of muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis.

The Muscle Weakness of Myasthenia Gravis Results from