Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,or Lou Gehrig's disease,causes muscle weakness and atrophy due to a decrease in stimulation by which types of neurons?

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) specifically targets and damages the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, which are responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movements. As these neurons degenerate and die, the muscles they innervate gradually become weaker and smaller, leading to the characteristic symptoms of ALS. Sensory neurons and interneurons are not directly affected by the disease.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis,or Lou Gehrig's Disease,causes Muscle Weakness and Atrophy