QuestionSBA
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This occurs in upper motor neurone lesions. Normal/absent plantar reflexes occur in lower motor neurone lesions.
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Upgoing plantar reflexes
QuestionChoice
This is similar to hyperreflexia as it is a hyperactive stretch reflex. Hyperreflexia occurs in upper motor neurone lesions. Decreased or absent reflexes occur in lower motor neurone lesions.
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c
Clonus
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This occurs in upper motor neurone lesions. Decreased or absent reflexes occur in lower motor neurone lesions.
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e
Hyperreflexia
QuestionChoice
This occurs in upper motor neurone lesions. Decreased muscle tone and muscle weakness occur in lower motor neurone lesions.
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Increased muscle tone
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This is the only sign of a lower motor neurone lesion on the list.
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a
Fasciculations
Concept
Chapter
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Lower motor neurone lesions
Topic
152
Neuroscience
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A patient presents to GP with symptoms suggestive of Guilliain-Barre syndrome, affecting the lower motor neurones.

Which of the following is a sign of a lower motor neurone lesion?
a