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1
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Tremors are rhythmic _______________ movements.

A

OSCILLATING

2
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Name the increased movement term which is brief, jerky, large-scale, dance-like, uncontrolled movements that start in one part of the body and move abruptly, unpredictably, and often continuously to another?

A

CHOREA

3
Q

What does “senile chorea”particularly affect in older people for no apparent reason?

A

MUSCLES IN AND AROUND THE MOUTH

4
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What increases the effects of chorea?

A

DOPAMINE DRUGS