A patient with an upper motor neuron lesion would exhibit which of the following clinical manifestations?
A) Decreased muscle tone
B) Flaccid paralysis
C) Loss of voluntary control
D) Slow reflexes
Ans: C
Feedback: Upper motor neuron lesions do not cause muscle atrophy but do cause loss of voluntary control.
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