NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CEREBRUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
You encounter a patient who is not paralyzed, but seems unable to carry out purposeful movements. The name for this is:
A
Ataxia
B
Apraxia
C
Agnosia
D
Stupor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Apraxia is the loss of ability to execute or carry out skilled movement and gestures, despite having the physical ability and desire to perform them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oral apraxia Inability to perform skilled movements with the lips, cheeks and tongue. Lid apraxia: Difficulty with opening the eyelids. Ocular apraxia: Impairment in performing saccadic eye movements on command. Trunk (or axial) apraxia: Difficulty with generating body postures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Apraxia is an effect of neurological disease. It makes people unable to carry out everyday movements and gestures. For example, a person with apraxia may be unable to tie their shoelaces or button up a shirt. People with apraxia of speech find it challenging to talk and express themselves through speech.

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