5 Questions
Which type of motor neuron disease involves the dysfunction of both upper and lower motor neurons?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Which motor neuron disease primarily affects the upper motor neurons?
Primary lateral sclerosis
What is a common clinical feature of lower motor neuron (LMN) involvement?
Muscle cramps and fasciculations
What is a characteristic feature of upper motor neuron (UMN) involvement?
Normal superficial abdominal reflexes
Which classification of motor neuron disease involves both upper and lower motor neuron dysfunction?
Combined UM and LMN Involvement
Learn about the progressive neurological disorders that affect upper motor neurons, lower motor neurons, or both, while preserving somatosensation and cognition. Understand the classifications of MNDs based on etiology and inheritance.
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