The Ability of Patients to Catch Themselves If They Lose

question 2

Multiple Choice

The ability of patients to catch themselves if they lose their balance or their centers of gravity shift too far in one direction is defined as:

• A) abnormal reflex patterns.
• B) automatic reactions.
• C) autonomic reactions.
• D) abnormal postural changes.

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