ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The skeletal system interacts with the nervous system by protecting the spinal cord. However, if a person breaks his neck, it is common that the spinal cord is damaged or even completely ripped. What is the likely effect of a broken neck?
A
the person will be unable to blink and smile
B
the person will be able to move arms and legs but much more slowly
C
the brain will not be able to communicate with the peripheral nerves
D
the peripheral nerves will receive signals from the brain but will be unable to send signals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A spinal cord injury can cause one or more symptoms, including: Numbness, tingling, or a loss of or changes in sensation in hands and feet. Paralysis that may happen immediately or develop over time as swelling and bleeding affects the spinal cord. Pain or pressure in your head, neck, or back.

Detailed explanation-2: -It runs down from the brain through a canal in the center of the bones of the spine. These bones protect the spinal cord. Like the brain, the spinal cord is covered by the meninges and cushioned by cerebrospinal fluid. Spinal nerves connect the brain with the nerves in most parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -This affects the brain’s ability to communicate with your muscles and sensory organs. Nervous system injuries can be painful, and cause weakness, tingling, numbness and even changes in blood circulation. All the neurons in your body start and end in your brain or spinal cord.

Detailed explanation-4: -Weakness or paralysis of limbs. Loss of sensation. Changes in reflexes. Loss of urinary or bowel control. Uncontrolled muscle spasms. Back pain.

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