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Category - Diseases and Conditions

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What is a chorea?
  1. Irregular, repetitive, writhing movements
  2. Slow, sustained, abnormal movements
  3. Irregular, repetitive, jerky movements
  4. Explosive violent movements
Explanation
Answer: C -Irregular, repetitive and jerky movements are called chorea.

Chorea usually affects the limbs and axial muscle groups.

Irregular, repetitive, writhing movements are called athetosis.

Slow, sustained, abnormal movements are called dystonia.

Explosive violent movements are called ballismus.
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