Amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) destroys the motor neurons of the lateral motor tracts. this leads to

a. upper and lower (alpha) motor neuron death
b. sensory and motor loss
c. cognitive slowing and motor loss
d. upper motor neuron death only and thus intact spinal reflexes

Ans: a. upper and lower (alpha) motor neuron death

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