Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 13 - Engage - Page 282: 4

Answer

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease is a nervous system disease that affects the neurons that control voluntary muscle movements.

Work Step by Step

People with ALS experience progressive degeneration of the brain and nervous system. However, the most common cause of death of these patients is respiratory complications due to failure of diaphragm and intercostal muscles.
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