The key symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is
A) impaired eye movements.
B) loss of short-term memory.
C) spasticity of the muscles.
D) wild, flailing muscle movements.
E) problems with eye movement.

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The key symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is spasticity (increased muscle tone) of the muscles, which can lead to muscle weakness and paralysis. Impaired eye movements, loss of short-term memory, wild flailing muscle movements or problems with eye movement are not characteristic symptoms of ALS.

The Key Symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Is