Which variant of ALS presents initally with bulbar symptoms (Dysarthria, drooling, gagging, dysphagia, choking) and “handkerchief sign”?

The anterior horn cells affect which of the following?  A. Thought processing, B. sensation to the face and limbs, C. movements of the upper and lower extremities, D. Coordination and balance

Which condition affects: Both UMNs + LMNs,  onset later in life,  Spares sensory, vision, hearing and autonomic functions, Intact  Cognition ?

Which of the following EMG/NCS findings can help predict prognosis? PSW in FDI, reduced CMAP in tibial, absent ulnar study, fasciculations in gastroc.

Which of the following are NOT a usual electrodiagnostic fining in ALS?  A. Tongue fasculation,B. PSW in thoracic paraspinals,C. absent right tibial motor NCS, D. absent left sural NCS

What tract does ALS affect ( be specific)

Which motor neuron lesion (upper, lower, central) is affected by marked muscle wasting and atrophy, Flaccid hypotonic muscles, Diminished or absent DTRs, Muscle cramps Fasciculations

Which ALS Variant presents with Pure LMN symptoms, distal limb wasting and weakness, fasciculations, cramps, reduced reflexes in weak limbs long clinical course, slow progression to prox limb muscles. No sensory symptoms

Where are the Anterior Horn cells

Which condition is often confused with Progressive Muscle Atrophy(PMA) , Predominant LMN symptoms, slowly progressive ; 2:1 (M:F); onset before 5th decade Progressive, asymmetric weakness, often of distal UE first

Which condition starts in one limb,  spreads to adjacent myotomes and eventually spread to contralateral limb, then bulbar, and respiratory muscles?

Which of the following EMG findings is seen in ALS: A. increased and early MUAP recruitment,B. PSW with polyphasic potentials, C. reduced MUAP amplitudes (<0.5 mv) , D. reduced radial SNAP amplitude