NETA Personal Trainer Practice Exam

What is a potential severe consequence of hypertonia?

1. Excess sweating

2. Nausea

3. Seizure

4. Excessive thirst

The correct answer is: Seizure

Hypertonia refers to an abnormal increase in muscle tension and a reduced ability of the muscle to stretch. This condition can be associated with neurological disorders and can lead to various complications. One of the more severe consequences of hypertonia is the occurrence of seizures. Seizures may happen due to the increased muscle tension and neurological instability associated with hypertonia, which can disrupt normal brain activity. The muscles may become overly tight, leading not only to motor control difficulties but potentially triggering neurological responses that result in seizures. In contrast, while excess sweating, nausea, and excessive thirst may be symptoms of other medical conditions, they are not directly related to the muscle tension characteristic of hypertonia or its severe consequences. Hence, seizures are recognized as a direct and severe risk that may arise from the complications of hypertonia.