Asked by Breanna Andrade on Jun 01, 2024

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Progressive,fatal neurologic disease that causes degeneration of motor neurons of the brain and spinal cord

A) nonresectable tumor
B) resectable tumor
C) subarachnoid hemorrhage
D) trigeminal neuralgia
E) Alzheimer's disease
F) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
G) shingles
H) meningitis
I) neuralgia
J) paralysis
K) paraplegia
L) Reye's syndrome
M) Tourette syndrome

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that initiate and transmit motor signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, facilitating movement.

  • Discern and grasp the nature of diverse neurological diseases and their descriptions.
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Victoria BorjonJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
F
Explanation :
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neurologic disease that leads to the degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, affecting voluntary muscle movement.