Cerebral Palsy

Question

Cerebral palsy:
A) Is bilateral, symmetrical, nonprogressive paralysis.
B) Is caused by a chromosomal mutation.
C) Causes mental decreased intellectual ability in 81% of cases.
D) Diagnosis requires ultrasound examination for neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

Cerebral palsy is characterized by bilateral, symmetrical, nonprogressive paralysis. It is not caused by a chromosomal mutation and does not necessarily cause decreased intellectual ability. Diagnosis may involve imaging studies such as MRI, but ultrasound examination is not typically used for this purpose.