Which of the following is not a feature of the upper motor neuron lesion?
A)Muscle groups will be affected
B)Paralysis of the voluntary movements
C)Extensor plantar response
D)Deep tendon reflex is lost

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Losing Deep tendon reflex is not a feature of an upper motor neuron lesion.
Upper motor neuron lesions occur in neural pathways above the anterior horn cell of the spinal cord. Other options are the basic principles of examining a patient.
In upper motor neuron lesion, the deep tendon reflex will be brisk; whereas in a lower motor lesion, the deep tendon reflex will be lost or diminished.
Lower motor neuron lesion occurs in nerve pathways below the anterior horn cells of spinal cord.

Which of the Following Is Not a Feature of the Upper