History
Was Jean Martin Jarcot a French neurologist or a doctor?
Jean Martin Jarcot was a French neurologist
What type of veterans are more likely to get ALS
Military
How long can it take half of patients to gain activity back?
3 years
Can you prevent ALS?
No
What sport did the famous athelte play who had ALS
Lou Gehrig played baseball
What can highten women risk of getting ALS?
Smoking espeically after menopause
What is the most common symptom?
Is it more common in men or women?
Women
Nerve cells
What ages are most likely to be effected by AlS?
Ages 55-75
Can your respitory system fail due to ALS?
Yes
What muscles are not effected by ALS?
Involuntary muscles, like you're stomach
What is another name for this disease?
Lou Gehrig’s disease
Do people with motor impariment already have ALS?
No they are more likely to get ALS
What body system is effected by this disease (ex. skeletal, nervous, respiratory, muscular....)
Muscular
Yes
What does ALS stand for
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Is it possible to inherit ALS, if so how?
Yes you can inherit ALS through a mutation in a gene
What functions are affected by ALS?
Voluntary control of arms, legs, and sometimes hands and feet
What is the youngest age that the disease effects?
20- 30 years old