GENERAL HISTOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Some people with spinal cord injuries do not sweat below the area of the injury. Without the ability to sweat, the human body temperature begins to rise. Which statement would best describe this situation?
A
Feedback mechanisms regulate blood sugar levels.
B
Gene mutations are increased.
C
Energy from ATP is not available.
D
Dynamic equilibrium is disrupted.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The brain and body communicate through the spinal cord. However, after a spinal cord injury, that communication is disrupted, and messages may not be able to travel past the damage. As a result, functions like sweating may be affected.

Detailed explanation-2: -Long-term complications of a spinal cord injury may include: Inability to regulate blood pressure or body temperature. Increased risk of heart or lung problems. Loss of bladder or bowel control.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a relatively common complaint in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Detailed explanation-4: -An injury higher on the spinal cord can cause paralysis in most of your body and affect all limbs (tetraplegia or quadriplegia). A lower injury to the spinal cord may cause paralysis affecting your legs and lower body (paraplegia).

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