Cerebral palsy characterized by increased muscle tone, stiff movements, and awkward movements, is known as the ____ type.

A. athetoid
B. ataxic
C. spastic
D. mixed


Answer: C

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A. fee-for-service B. health insurance C. managed care D. maximum allowable fee

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. glenoid fossa B. acromion C. clavicle D. medullary canal

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