Which of the Following Diseases Is Characterized by a Progressive

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases is characterized by a progressive degeneration of the nerve cells that control voluntary movement, weakness, loss of motor control, difficulty speaking, and cramping?

• A) Muscular dystrophy
• B) Bell's palsy
• C) Multiple sclerosis
• D) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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