Understanding Cerebral Palsy

What determines the type of cerebral palsy a person may have?

• The person's diet

• The person's physical activity level

• The specific brain region affected

• The age of the person

Which brain region is primarily associated with the spastic type of cerebral palsy?

• Cerebellum

• Basal ganglia

• Motor cortex

• Hippocampus

What is the primary function of the basal ganglia in movement?

• To regulate emotions

• To process sensory information

• To control balance and coordination

• To initiate and prevent unwanted movements

What type of cerebral palsy is characterized by involuntary movements?

• Mixed cerebral palsy

• Dyskinetic cerebral palsy

• Ataxic cerebral palsy

• Spastic cerebral palsy

Which of the following is NOT a type of involuntary movement associated with dyskinetic cerebral palsy?

• Random movements

• Shaking

• Clenching

• Twisting

How do involuntary movements typically change when a person with dyskinetic cerebral palsy is stressed?

• They become less frequent

• They remain unchanged

• They worsen

• They disappear

What role does the cerebellum play in movement?

• It processes sensory information

• It initiates movements

• It fine-tunes and balances movements

• It prevents unwanted movements

What is the formal name for the type of cerebral palsy characterized by unsteady, shaky movements?

• Ataxic cerebral palsy

• Dyskinetic cerebral palsy

• Spastic cerebral palsy

• Mixed cerebral palsy

What might a person with ataxic cerebral palsy do to improve their stability while standing?

• Use a cane

• Widen their stance

• Narrow their stance

• Stand on one leg

Is it possible for a person to have more than one type of cerebral palsy?

• No, only one type can occur at a time

• No, types are mutually exclusive

• Yes, they can have a combination of types

• Yes, but only in rare cases