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MD is a genetic disorder that destroys muscles that help the body move.

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Which chromosome number does muscular dystrophy affect?

8 and 13


Is muscular dystrophy and duchenne muscular dystrophy the same?

Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by muscle weakening and wasting, while Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a specific type of muscular dystrophy caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. DMD is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy, typically affecting boys and leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of function.


Do people with muscular dystrophys kids always have muscular dystrophy?

Not necessarily. Inheritiance of muscular dystrophy is not automatic. Children of a parent with muscular dystrophy have a 50% chance of inheriting the condition, depending on the specific type and genetic pattern of the disease.


What is mixed muscular dystrophy?

Mixed Muscular Dystrophy is a rapid progression form of Muscular Dystrophy. This normally occurs to people between the ages of 30 and 50 and death normally occurs within 5 years.


How does muscular dystrophy progress?

Muscular dytrophy is not spread it is heriditary.


How does muscular dystrophy disrupt homeostasis?

The muscular Dystrophy do not maintain homeostasis.


Does duchenne muscular dystrophy affect certain groups of people more than others?

It effects only males. Women are carriers


Describe two condtions that affect the muscular system?

Two conditionsa that affect the muscular system: Duchenne Muscle Dystrophy (DMD) and Myotonic Mucsle Dystrophy (MMD). DMD is the most common childhood form of muscular dystrophies while MMD is the most common adult form of muscular dystrophies.


When was Muscular Dystrophy Association created?

Muscular Dystrophy Association was created in 1950.


What are the two disorders of the muscular system?

There are many disorders that affect the muscular system. Two that may be best known are muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig's disease.


Famous people with duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects males. Due to the severity of the condition, there are no famous individuals known to have had Duchenne muscular dystrophy.


What parts of the body muscular dystrophy affect?

primarily affects the skeletal muscles and the muscles of the heart.