Select the correct description for each of the abbreviations.
-ALS
A)Brain and spinal cord
B)Record of electricity in the brain
C)Withdrawal of fluid from a space between the membranes surrounding the lower back
D)Stroke
E)Gradual deterioration of mental capacity
F)Fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord
G)Device to relieve nerve pain
H)Degenerative disease of motor neurons in the spinal cord
I)Destruction of myelin sheath on neurons in the brain
J)Abnormal electrical activity in the brain

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ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is a degenerative disease of motor neurons in the spinal cord.

Answer: F
 CSF stands for cerebrospinal fluid, which is the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: J
 EEG stands for electroencephalogram, which is a record of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Answer: A
 CNS stands for central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: D
 CVA stands for cerebrovascular accident, which is a stroke.

Answer: E
 Dementia is a gradual deterioration of mental capacity.

Answer: I
 MS stands for multiple sclerosis, which is a disease that involves destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the brain.

Answer: G
 TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, which is a device used to relieve nerve pain.

Answer: C
 LP stands for lumbar puncture, which is the withdrawal of fluid from the space between the membranes surrounding the lower back.

Select the Correct Description for Each of the Abbreviations