An increase in muscle tone and stretch reflex due to a central nervous system lesion is termed

A) spasticity B) spasm C) contracture D) cramp


A

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a. B b. D c. X d. Y

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Harry East is being seen today in the pain clinic due to chronic postthoracotomy pain. The first-listed diagnosis is _____

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