Question

an individual visits the doctor because they notice that, over time, they have been losing muscle strength. which explanation will the doctor most likely give?
a. the individual could have a muscle injury that is caused by a sprain.
b. the individual could have a muscle disease that causes ligament tears.
c. the individual could have muscular dystrophy.
d. the individual could have a skeletal disease.

Explanation:

Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. A muscle injury (sprain) is sudden and not progressive over time. Ligament tears are not directly related to muscle - strength loss in the context of a disease. Skeletal diseases mainly affect bones, not directly causing the described muscle - strength loss pattern.

Answer:

C. The individual could have muscular dystrophy.