A Child Is Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Characterized by Extreme

question 24

Multiple Choice

A child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, characterized by extreme difficulty in fine motor coordination and purposeful movement. Which of the following types of cerebral palsy is he experiencing?

• A) Ataxic
• B) Dyskinetic
• C) Spastic
• D) Mixed

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Definitions:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

A method of stimulating brain cells, using a powerful magnetic field produced by a wire coil placed on a person’s head; it can be used by researchers to temporarily inactivate neural circuits.

Temporarily Inactivated

Refers to something that has been made inactive or non-functional for a short period of time.

Brain Area

Specific regions within the brain that are associated with particular functions, such as the frontal lobes with decision making or the hippocampus with memory.

Endorphins

Natural chemicals in the body that interact with the brain's receptors to reduce pain and boost pleasure, resulting in a feeling of well-being.