The 'shuffling gait' and 'mask-like face' are diagnostic physical signs associated with:
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Correct answer: Parkinson’s disease
A shuffling gait (small steps) and a lack of facial expression (masked facies) result from the rigidity and bradykinesia caused by Parkinson’s. These symptoms reflect the loss of fine motor control regulated by the basal ganglia.
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