Scenario
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) , or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a fatal disorder characterized by muscle weakness. Stumbling when walking or difficulty with using a hand is a typical early symptom. Individuals with ALS lose the ability to consciously control movement, though cognitive and sensory functions generally remain unimpaired. There is currently no cure for ALS.
-Given the symptoms of ALS, what part of the nervous system is functioning abnormally?

Question

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ALS primarily affects the motor nervous system, which is responsible for voluntary muscle movements.

Scenario Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's Disease, Is a a Fatal