kiranmayi
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A 48-year-old male visits the clinic complaining of increasing weakness over the past several months. In addition, his family reports that he has been stumbling lately. On examination, wasting and fasciculations are noted in his lower extremities. Hyperreflexia, spasticity, and a positive Babinski sign are elicited. Ocular movements are unaffected and sensation is intact. The patient is referred to the Neurology department and diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. What is the most likely target of this disease?
A. Anterior horn cells
B. Fasciculus cuneatus
C. Fasciculus gracilis
D. Intermediolateral cells
E. Posterior horn cells
F. Spinothalamic tract
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| peekay
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a- ant. horn cells
I remember u asked same concept qs. from there i remember the answer.
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| dxtxpx
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anterior horn cells
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| kiranmayi
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correct
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