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Explain the effect on locomotion/body movement when spinal cord is damaged or injured

Author: Donata Nshimyicizanye



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The muscle fibres supplying the degenerating motor neuronbecome denervated and atrophic, resulting in severe muscle weakness. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) leads to progressive death of alpha-motor neurons, resulting in muscle denervation and a loss of voluntary musclecontrol.


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