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on: Jun 27, 2018
A person with dark skin has a greater production of melanin than someone with fair skin.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which condition of the motor nerves of the spinal cord is sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease and is characterized by muscle wasting, spasms, and eventual paralysis?
 
  A) multiple sclerosis
  B) von Recklinghausen's disease
  C) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  D) neurofibromatosis


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) This does not describe multiple sclerosis.
B) This does not describe von Recklinghausen's disease.
C) Correct Famous baseball player Lou Gehrig suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
D) This does not describe neurofibromatosis.


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