Multiple choice

Neuromuscular disease is a very broad term that encompasses many diseases. The disease(s) associated with upper motor neuron is/are

P. Spinal muscular atrophy Q. Parkinson's disease R. Huntington's disease S. Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease

  1. Only P

  2. Both P and Q

  3. Both Q and S

  4. P, Q and R

  5. Q, R and S
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. Neuromuscular disease is a very broad term that encompasses many diseases and ailments that impair the functioning of the muscles. Some examples of central or upper motor neuron disorders include cerebrovascular accident (stroke), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease and Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease. Spinal muscular atrophies are disorders of lower motor neuron.

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