What immune phenomenon is responsible for the muscle weakness associated with myasthenia gravis?
A) Binding of antibody to a receptor on muscle cells
B) Muscle cell destruction by cytotoxic T cells
C) Deposition of immune complexes in the muscles
D) Release of histamine from mast cells in the muscles
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