Which of the following conditions is characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the skeletal muscles and is considered to be a chronic, autoimmune disease?

A. Rhabdomyolysis
B. Myasthenia gravis
C. Muscular dystrophy
D. Rheumatism
E. Polymyalgia rheumatica


Answer: B

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