A patient with a neuropathic disorder will have which of the following characteristic recruitment patterns during an EMG exam?
A) Decreased number of motor units firing at a faster than normal rate
B) Small-amplitude, short-duration polyphasic motor units accomplished with little effort
C) Increased number of fasciculations and miniature end-plate potentials
D) Reduced insertional activity and frequent end-plate spikes

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In neuropathic disorders, there is a decreased number of motor units firing at a faster than normal rate due to the loss of motor neurons and subsequent reinnervation of muscle fibers by surviving neurons.

A Patient with a Neuropathic Disorder Will Have Which of the Following