Question 198 · LEK · Motor function disorders

Symptoms of peripheral motor neuron damage include:

1) flaccid paresis;
2) spastic paresis;
3) hyperreflexia;
4) hyporeflexia;
5) decreased muscle tone;
6) increased muscle tone
7) fasciculations.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,4,5,7.
  2. B. 2,4,5,7.
  3. C. 1,4,6,7.
  4. D. 2,3,6,7.
  5. E. 1,3,6,7.
Hint

Contrast lower motor neuron signs with upper motor neuron (pyramidal) signs in terms of tone, reflexes and type of paresis.

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