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83. A patient with a history of stroke develops post-stroke spasticity. From a technical pathophysiological perspective, spasticity is caused by:

A. Loss of muscle strength.
B. Damage to upper motor neurons, leading to increased muscle tone and hyperreflexia.
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C. Peripheral nerve damage.
D. Muscle atrophy.

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  • Loss of muscle strength.
  • Damage to upper motor neurons, leading to increased muscle tone and hyperreflexia.
  • Peripheral nerve damage.
  • Muscle atrophy.

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