A disease that is characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells that control movement is called:
A) Parkinson disease.
B) multiple sclerosis.
C) ataxia.
D) Alzheimer disease.
A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) Multiple sclerosis is characterized by destruction of the myelin sheath.
C) Ataxia is lack of muscle movement coordination.
D) Alzheimer disease is characterized by lack of memory.
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