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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is commonly known as ______
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is commonly known as ______
ALS
ALS affects nerve cells in the ______ and spinal cord
ALS affects nerve cells in the ______ and spinal cord
brain
ALS often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in an ______ or leg
ALS often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in an ______ or leg
arm
Muscles get weaker as more nerve cells ______
Muscles get weaker as more nerve cells ______
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There is no ______ for ALS
There is no ______ for ALS
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ALS affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movements such as ______ and talking.
ALS affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movements such as ______ and talking.
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The first group of motor neurons extends from the brain to the spinal cord to muscles throughout the body. They're referred to as upper motor ______.
The first group of motor neurons extends from the brain to the spinal cord to muscles throughout the body. They're referred to as upper motor ______.
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Researchers continue to study possible causes of ALS. Most theories center on a complex interaction between genes and factors in the ______.
Researchers continue to study possible causes of ALS. Most theories center on a complex interaction between genes and factors in the ______.
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Over time, ALS leads to weakness of the muscles used to ______.
Over time, ALS leads to weakness of the muscles used to ______.
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The most common cause of death for people with ALS is ______ failure.
The most common cause of death for people with ALS is ______ failure.
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