BRAIN
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Question
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A lesion of the left C5-C6 roots causes a positive Tromner and Babinski Hoffman reflex on the right
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SALAH
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -How is the Hoffman sign different from the Babinski sign? The Hoffman test is used to assess upper motor neuron function based on how your fingers and thumbs respond to stimulus, whereas the Babinski test is used to assess upper motor neuron function based on how your toes respond to stroking the bottom of your foot.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hoffmann’s reflex is a deep tendon reflex (spindle fibre) with a monosynaptic reflex pathway in Rexed lamina IX of the spinal cord, normally fully inhibited by descending input.
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