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Intention tremor is a feature of _______________?

Correct answer: C. Loss of function of cerebellum

  • A. Loss of function of Thalamus
  • B. Loss of function of Hypothalamus
  • C. Loss of function of cerebellum
  • D. Loss of function of Basal ganglia

Explanation

Intention tremor becomes more prominent as a voluntary movement approaches its target, which is characteristic of cerebellar dysfunction. Basal-ganglia lesions more typically cause resting tremor or other disorders of movement initiation.

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