Which of the following disorders appears to be more common in lean individuals who participated in college level athletics?

A. polio
B. muscular dystrophy
C. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
D. myasthenia gravis


Answer: C

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A. risk factor; sufficient cause B. sufficient cause; necessary cause C. necessary cause; risk factor D. contributory cause; sufficient cause

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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