Match the neurologic symptoms with their meanings.

-Slow movement
A)apraxia
B)ataxia
C)bradykinesia
D)causalgia
E)hemiparesis
F)hyperesthesia
G)narcolepsy
H)syncope

Question

Match the neurologic symptoms with their meanings.

-Slow movement
A)apraxia
B)ataxia
C)bradykinesia
D)causalgia
E)hemiparesis
F)hyperesthesia
G)narcolepsy
H)syncope

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bradykinesia refers to slow movement, which is commonly seen in Parkinson's disease.

Answer: E 
 Hemiparesis refers to weakness or partial paralysis on one side of the body, which can be caused by a stroke or brain injury.

Answer: F 
 Hyperesthesia refers to increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli such as touch, heat, or cold.

Possible distractors and their meanings:

A) Apraxia: difficulty performing purposeful movements, due to a brain lesion in the motor cortex

B) Ataxia: lack of coordination and unsteadiness while walking, due to damage to the cerebellum

D) Causalgia: persistent and severe burning pain, due to nerve damage following injury or trauma

G) Narcolepsy: a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of daytime sleepiness

Match the Neurologic Symptoms with Their Meanings