Which condition of the motor nerves of the spinal column is sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease and is characterized by muscle wasting,spasms,and eventual paralysis.

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a condition that affects the motor nerves of the spinal column. It is characterized by progressive muscle weakness and eventual paralysis. Multiple sclerosis (A) is a condition that affects the central nervous system, not the spinal column. Von Recklinghausen's disease (B), also known as neurofibromatosis type 1, is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves and other parts of the body. It does not specifically affect the motor nerves of the spinal column.

Which Condition of the Motor Nerves of the Spinal Column