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Degeneration of motor neurons
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Lower motor neurons of the anterior horn of the spinal cord and upper motor neurons (betz cells) in the motor cortex
What motor neurons are affected
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Muscle atrophy
What is the major symptom of the loss of lower motor neurons
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Sporadic or inherited SOD1 gene mutation
What are the main cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Difficulty with limb movement, esophagus dysfunction, difficulty breathing
What are the main symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Difficultly with limb movement
What si the most common symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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