Use the Following Information to Answer the Next Few Questions

question 2

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the next few questions.
The baseball career of Lou Gehrig, a first baseman for the New York Yankees, ended once he became afflicted with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) . This disease causes the degeneration of motor neurons in the CNS, leading to rapidly progressive weakness, muscle spasticity, and atrophy. Research into the disease has shown that individuals with ALS have higher levels of the neurotransmitter glutamate in their serum and spinal fluid when compared to normal individuals.
-Riluzole, an approved drug for ALS, blocks glutamate transporters, which inhibits the activation of

• A)voltage-gated ion channels.
• B)ligand-gated channels.
• C)stretch-activated ion channels.
• D)temperature-gated channels.
• E)mechanosensitive ion channels.

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Definitions:

Unspecified

In medical contexts, "unspecified" often refers to conditions that are not clearly defined or categorized due to lack of detailed information.

Seventh Characters

In coding systems such as ICD-10, the seventh character is used to provide additional information about the condition or diagnosis.

Delayed Healing

The process where healing takes longer than the typical recovery time for injuries or wounds.

Subsequent Encounter

A follow-up visit or interaction with healthcare professionals regarding continued treatment or assessment of a condition.