Involuntary,repetitive,alternating Movement of a Body Part Is Called

question 162

Multiple Choice

Involuntary,repetitive,alternating movement of a body part is called:

• A)paresthesia.
• B)syncope.
• C)tremor.
• D)palsy.

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Definitions:

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