Clinical Disorders

Question 1

An increase in force from cortical stimulation after fatigue demonstrates evidence of peripheral fatigue

Answer 1

Multiple Sclerosis

Question 2

Select the signs that pertain to Parkinson’s disease

Answer 2

• Tremor
• Bradykinesia
• Rigidity
• Deficit in Postural Reflexes

Question 3

A consequence of a cerebellar lesion is increased muscle tone

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Neurodegenerative disease caused by death of neurons of caudate and putamen. It is characterized by dance-like movements.

Answer 4

Huntington’s Disease

Question 5

Neurological disorder caused by atrophy of the subthalamic nucleus. It is characterized by rapid, uncontrollable movements

Answer 5

Hemiballismus

Question 6

Cerebral palsy is best described as a

Answer 6

Non-progressive disorder seen in young children

Question 7

Peripheral movement disorders can be classified into genetic and acquired disorders

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Muscular dystrophies are characterized by

Answer 8

Progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles

Question 9

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) leads to the progressive death of motor units

Answer 9

True