Myasthenia gravis,amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,Gullain-Barre syndrome,spinal cord injuries,and multiple sclerosis may all lead to respiratory failure due to _______________

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These disorders a)interrupt or interfere with the neurotransmission of signals to the ventilatory muscles,b)cause failure of the respiratory pump,and c)loss of nervous signals to contract for ventilation.This form of respiratory failure is often termed "pump failure",referring to the mechanics of ventilation.

Myasthenia Gravis,amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis,Gullain-Barre Syndrome,spinal Cord Injuries,and Multiple Sclerosis May