A Characteristic Sign of Cerebellar Damage Which Involves a Violent

question 127

Multiple Choice

A characteristic sign of cerebellar damage which involves a violent shaking motion that becomes worse as the limb gets closer to its target is called a(n) tremor.

• A)intention
• B)rest
• C)kinetic
• D)action
• E)postural

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.

Cerebral Hemisphere

A cerebral hemisphere refers to one of the two halves of the brain in vertebrates, responsible for controlling movement and sensory functions of the opposite side of the body, and associated with different cognitive processes and functions.

Sign Language

A language that uses manual communication and body language to convey meaning, enabling communication for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain with functions linked to speech production and language processing.