Sammy is 5 years old and spends his day in a wheelchair, because he can't control any of his muscles due to brain damage. Sammy's condition has been evident since birth, during which he was deprived of oxygen. Sammy has _____.

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Sammy's symptoms of lack of muscle control due to brain damage from birth point towards cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects muscle movement and coordination. Option A) anoxia refers to a lack of oxygen supply to the body, but does not specify the condition Sammy has. Options C) and D) are neurodegenerative conditions that occur later in life and do not fit Sammy's symptoms.

Sammy Is 5 Years Old and Spends His Day in a Wheelchair