A 42-year-old female patient presented to the hospital complaining of muscle fatigue, weakness, difficulty in swallowing, and shallow breathing. When the doctor enquired more, she indicated that this becomes worse when performing physical activities. The doctor conducted an acetylcholine antibody test, and the results revealed nothing but an increased level of acetylcholine. 6.1.1  What is the patient likely to suffer from? Motivate your answer.  6.1.2  What is the cause of the condition identified in 6.1.1?

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A 42-year-old female patient presented to the hospital complaining of muscle fatigue, weakness, difficulty in swallowing, and shallow breathing. When the doctor enquired more, she indicated that this becomes worse when performing physical activities. The doctor conducted an acetylcholine antibody test, and the results revealed nothing but an increased level of acetylcholine.

  1. 6.1.1  What is the patient likely to suffer from? Motivate your answer. 

  2. 6.1.2  What is the cause of the condition identified in 6.1.1?

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