Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Is Characterized By

question 36

Multiple Choice

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by:

• A)an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.
• B)demyelination of central nervous system neurons.
• C)upper and lower motor neuron degeneration.
• D)an autoimmune disorder caused by a virus.

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Definitions:

Concentrated Interest Groups

Organizations that represent a specific sector or group of individuals with intense interests in particular policy areas, exerting significant influence on political processes.

Government Income Transfers

Payments made by the government to individuals without the requirement of an exchange of goods or services, such as welfare benefits or social security.

Representative Democracy

A form of government in which citizens vote for representatives who then make policy decisions on their behalf.

Rent-seeking Activities

Economic actions taken by individuals or groups to earn income by capturing wealth through manipulation or exploitation of the political environment, rather than through productive economic activities.