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What is cerebral palsy?

a disorder in which people have little to no control of their bodies due to brain damage

a disorder in which people have little to no control of their brains

a group of congenital disorders in which muscle breaks down over time

a group of acquired disorders in which muscle breaks down over time

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User Ventaur
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A congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture.

Cerebral palsy is due to abnormal brain development, often before birth.

Symptoms include exaggerated reflexes, floppy or rigid limbs, and involuntary motions. These appear by early childhood.

Long-term treatment includes physical and other therapies, drugs, and sometimes surgery.

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