ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is paralysis?
A
Loss of feeling or unable to move some body parts
B
Able to jump around
C
Able to run
D
None of the above.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move some or all of your body. It can have lots of different causes, some of which can be serious. Depending on the cause, it may be temporary or permanent.

Detailed explanation-2: -When something disrupts nerve signals to muscles, you may experience paralysis-being unable to make voluntary movements. Common causes of paralysis include strokes, spinal cord injuries and nerve disorders like multiple sclerosis. Bell’s palsy causes temporary facial paralysis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The different types of paralysis are quadriplegia, paraplegia, monoplegia, diplegia, and hemiplegia.

Detailed explanation-4: -If the paralysis affects the lower half of the body and both legs it is called paraplegia. If it affects both arms and legs, it is called quadriplegia. If the paralysis affects the muscles that cause breathing, it is quickly life-threatening.

Detailed explanation-5: -What are the early symptoms of paralysis? The symptoms of paralysis are usually easily identifiable. A tingling or numbing sensation occurs in the body part before the complete paralysis sets in. You’ll gradually lose function in a specific or widespread area of your body if you are experiencing paralysis.

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