Which Statement Is TRUE About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ?

• A) Cognitive function remains normal.
• B) ALS affects primarily young women.
• C) Sensory neurons are damaged initially.
• D) Cause of death is usually a cardiac arrhythmia.

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