Cerebral Palsy (CP)is the Term Used to Describe Motor Impairment

Multiple Choice

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the term used to describe motor impairment resulting from brain damage in an infant or young child, regardless of the cause or the effect on the child.It is not hereditary.In congenital CP, the cause is often unknown but can be due to brain malformations or maternal use of cocaine; CP developed at birth or in the neonatal period is usually related to an incident causing hypoxia of the brain.Which statement best describes this condition?

A) CP is inherited.
B) The cause is usually known.
C) There is a relationship between low levels of oxygen in the brain and the development of CP.
D) Decreased motor skills show up at adolescence.
E) Impairment is never present at birth but develops much later.