Over the course of several months, Morris has experienced difficulty speaking coherently, clumsiness, muscle fasciculations, and increasing weakness in his limbs. These symptoms are most consistent with those of
A)Parkinson disease.
B)Hodgkin's disease.
C)muscular dystrophy.
D)amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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The symptoms described are most consistent with those of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Parkinson disease typically presents with tremors, rigidity, and slow movement. Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma, which typically presents with swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, fever, and weight loss. Muscular dystrophy typically presents with progressive muscle weakness and wasting, but usually does not involve speech and coordination problems.

Over the Course of Several Months, Morris Has Experienced Difficulty