Which of the following is a sudden, involuntary, strong muscle contraction?
a. hyperkinesia
b. myopathy
c. dyskinesia
d. spasm
d
Explanation:
a. hyperkinesias: is not an involuntary, strong muscle contraction
b. myopathy: is not an involuntary, strong muscle contraction
c. dyskinesia: is not an involuntary, strong muscle contraction
d. spasm: correct
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