Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as

idiopathic thrombocytopenia
lymphadenoma
acute myelocytic leukemia
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis


amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Rationale: Lou Gehrig's disease is the eponym for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

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a. Bird Mark 10 c. Puritan Bennett AP-5 b. Bird Mark 14 d. Puritan Bennett PR-2

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Which of the following builds healthy bones and teeth, aids in blood clotting, and helps nerves and muscles function? 

A. Iron B. Iodine C. Selenium D. Zinc E. Calcium

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