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Disease of the extrapyramidal motor system in Parkinsonism causes

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Disease of the extrapyramidal motor system in Parkinsonism causes.


  1. Tremor which is more obvious when the patient is performing skilled movements.
  2. Muscle paralysis.
  3. Increased muscle tone throughout the range of passive movement.
  4. Increased involuntary facial movements during speech.
  5. An unusual gait with small fast regular steps.

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A. False Parkinsonism causes tremor which is more obvious when the patient is at rest.

B. False Paralysis is not a feature of the condition.

C. True This is ‘cogwheel’ or ‘lead pipe’ rigidity.

D. False The face is mask-like; there is poverty of facial movements.

E. True The body’s centre of gravity is shifted forward.

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