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ALS is a disease that primarily affects the cardiovascular system.
False
ALS is also known as Parkinson's disease.
False
The exact cause of ALS is fully understood.
False
Pain is a common symptom in both the early and later stages of ALS.
False
Bladder control is usually affected in individuals with ALS.
False
ALS affects motor neurons that control involuntary muscle movements.
False
Upper motor neurons extend from the spinal cord to muscles throughout the body.
False
For about 10% of people with ALS, a genetic cause can be identified.
True
Most people with ALS develop weakness in the muscles used to form speech.
True
Half of people with ALS die within 18 to 24 months of diagnosis.
False
Explore the basics of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Learn about the symptoms, progression, and possible causes of ALS.
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