Following statement are true about tremors except:
Option 1 2 and 4 are true Essential tremor is most common movement disorder. Tremors may be most prominent: At rest-Resting tremor On assuming a posture- postural tremor On actively reaching for a target- Kinetic tremor On carrying out movement- Action tremor Physiologic tremor- Normal individual and they affect upper extremities. Enhanced physiologic tremor - anxiety, fatigue, metabolic disturbance, drugs, toxins( alcohol, smoking and caffiene).
Tremor consist of alternate contraction of agonist and antagonist muscle in oscillating rythmic manner
PD is characterised by resting tremor
Essential tremor is an uncommon movement disorder affecting 5%of population
Normal individuals can have physiologic tremor that manifest as mild high frequency, postural or action tremors.
FMGE 2019