Which of the Following Is NOT True About Amyotrophic Lateral

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

• A) It is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, after the famous baseball player was diagnosed with it in 1939.
• B) It is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system causing loss of muscle control.
• C) It is abbreviated as ALS.
• D) It refers to the underdevelopment of the muscles on the spinal column that leads to nerve softening and weakness.
• E) Literally, the hardening of the nerve cells on the sides of the spine leading to the loss of muscle tissue from the disease.

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