The classic manifestations of Parkinson disease include
A) intention tremor and akinesia.
B) rest tremor and skeletal muscle rigidity.
C) ataxia and intention tremor.
D) skeletal muscle rigidity and intention tremor.

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Tremor is often the first symptom of Parkinson disease that prompts patients to seek treatment.The tremor is generally at rest,unilateral affecting distal extremities.Difficulty initiating and controlling movements results in akinesia,tremor,and rigidity.The clinical manifestations of cerebellar disorders primarily include ataxia,hypotonia,intention tremors,and disturbances of gait and balance.Skeletal muscle rigidity and intention tremors are not the classic manifestations of Parkinson disease.

The Classic Manifestations of Parkinson Disease Include