A clinical manifestation caused by damage to the lower pons includes an abnormal:
a. Flexion with or without extensor response of the lower extremities
b. Extension response of the upper and lower extremities
c. Extension response of the upper extremities and flexion response of the lower extremities
d. Flaccid response in the upper and lower extremities
Answer: b. Extension response of the upper and lower extremities
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