The Presence of an Irreversible Hypoventilation Due to Weakness of the Intercostal

question 21

Multiple Choice

The presence of an irreversible hypoventilation due to weakness of the intercostal muscles and diaphragm MOST likely occurs in which of the following neurological disorders?

• A)Parkinson's disease
• B)Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• C)Multiple sclerosis
• D)Myasthenia gravis

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