Why does neuromuscular transmission fail in myasthenia gravis? Choose the correct option

A) Autoantibodies interfere with the synthesis of acetyl choline
B) Autoantibodies interfere with the function of nicotinic ACh receptors at the neuromuscular junction
C) Autoantibodies interfere with the amount of acetylcholine esterase at the neuromuscular junction
D) Autoantibodies interfere with the release of synaptic vesicles at the neuromuscular junction


Ans: B

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