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Please help! what happens in a neurological examination?

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Neuro Exam: Neuro exam is not an invasive exam. It involves testing things from head to toe including walking. The neurologist would check for any signs of abnormality in nerves, muscles, spinal cord, and brain.

Answered 1/19/2014

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