Multiple Choice
Decerebrate rigidity caused by simultaneous contraction of both the agonist and antagonist muscles in a limb can be alleviated by which of the following maneuvers?
A) Turning the head sharply toward the limb
B) Bending the head forward
C) Stimulating the pontine reticular formation by lightly stroking the palms of the hand
D) Cutting the dorsal roots associated with the affected limb
Correct Answer:
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