GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

SPINALCORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Paralysis of the lower extremities is ____
A
paraplegia
B
hemiplegia
C
diplegia
D
quadriplegia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Paralysis of the lower half of your body, including both legs, is called paraplegia. Paralysis of the arms and legs is quadriplegia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Paralysis is a problem moving the body due to disease or injury to the nervous system. There are two types: Paraplegia-full or partial paralysis of the lower half of the body. Quadriplegia, sometimes called tetraplegia-paralysis of both legs and both arms.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is paraplegia? Paraplegia is a type of paralysis that affects your ability to move the lower half of your body. It occurs when an illness or injury impacts the part of your nervous system which controls the lower half of your body. You might have trouble moving your legs, feet, and stomach muscles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Paraplegia, or paraparesis, is an impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities.

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