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Most common cause of death in amyotropic lateral sclerosis is

A
Cardiac failure
B
Respiratory failure
C
Renal failure
D
Liver failure
High-Yield Explanation
Answer-B. Respiratory failureAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most cornmon form of progressive motor neuron disease. It is a prime example of a neurodegenerative disease and is arguably the most devastating ofthe neurodegenerative disorders.Respiratory failure is the leading cause of death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and terminal dysnoea is a major fear in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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