test 3 symptoms of upper motor neuron dmg

Question 1

extension of the great toe when the sole of the foot is stroked along the lateral border

Answer 1

babinski reflex

Question 2

high muscle tone and hyperactive stretch reflexes; flexion of arms and extension of legs

Answer 2

spastic paralysis

Question 3

paralysis of upper and lower limbs on one side

Answer 3

hemiplagia

Question 4

paralysis of lower limbs on both sides as a result of lower spinal cord damage

Answer 4

paraplegia

Question 5

paralysis of upper and lower limbs on both sides as a result of damage to the upper region of the spinal cord or brain

Answer 5

quadriplegia

Question 6

random uncontrolled contractions of different muscle groups as a result of damage to basal nuclei

Answer 6

chorea

Question 7

shaking of limbs at rest; disappears during voluntary movements; produced by damage to basal nuclei

Answer 7

resting tremor

Question 8

oscillations of the arm following voluntary reaching movements; produced by damage to cerebrum

Answer 8

intention tremor