MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

NEUROLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The UMN sign of the hind and forelimbs and four-legged paralysis can identify which spinal segment the lesion is located.
A
C1C5
B
too much
C
rumble
D
L4S2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Upper motor neuron syndrome refers to a combination of resulting symptoms such as muscle weakness, decreased muscle control, easy fatigability, altered muscle tone and exaggerated deep tendon reflexes (also known as spasticity), all of which can occur after a brain or spinal cord injury.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as classical motor neuron disease, affects both the upper and lower motor neurons. It causes rapid loss of muscle control and eventual paralysis.

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