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The nervous system would not have a path through which to send messages to the brain.
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Is paralysis hereditary?
Paralysis is a symptom of a problem, not a disease itself. The underlying problem which causes it might be hereditary (genetic, such as an evolving case of multiple sclerosis). Or, of course paralysis can be caused by injury to the spinal cord. In this latter case, your preventative measures would be things like wearing a helmet when cycling. Genetic issues cannot be prevented.
What events may lead to incontinence in adults?
Incontinence is lake of voluntary control over the bladder sphincter muscle,might be as result of spinal cord injury, emotional problems,bladder irritability and some other pathology of urinary tract.
What risks are involved with spinal cord surgery?
There are many risks involved in a spinal cord surgery, such as spinal cord injury and nerve injury. Conditions like obesity and diabetes might make things difficult. Your best way to lessen the risk is to be at a healthy weight.
How might a injury to the spinal cord affect the rest of the body?
by not taking care of it,by not not laying on the walk way
What minor injury that might result in physical activity is what?
dislocation
How might serious injury to your spinal cord affect the rest of your body?
by not taking care of it,by not not laying on the walk way
How might a serious injury to your spinal cord affect the rest of your body?
by not taking care of it,by not not laying on the walk way
Why might an injury to the lower spinal cord cause loss of sensation in the legs?
Because the nerves that keep the brain in touch with the body are in the spine there fore if these are sufficiently damaged or severed the result is that there is no contact with the brain and if the brain does not get the message you don't feel any thing.
Can you shoot 357 mags in a 357 max gun?
Not recommended. Damage/injury might result.
What term that describes paralysis of the larynx?
Laryngoparalysis or laryngoplegia is paralysis of the larynx or voice box. Another term might be vocal cord paralysis.
How might biceps-jerk and triceps-jerk reflex help to locate the site of damage in a patient with a neck injury?
the biceps is supplied by the C5,C6 nerve root and the triceps by the C7 nerve root. by testing these muscles with the reflex process, we can know what nerves are damaged at the neck level, and by knowing the roots, the vertebrae level of the neck injury
What is the meaning of the term specialty?
The term 'specialty' means an area or skill to which someone has dedicated themselves to. Someone in medicine for example might specialize in a certain area or a doctor who specializes in spinal injury.
