NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE
SPINALCORD
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Question
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A famous actor who became paralyzed when his spine was injured.
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A famous athlete who developed Alzheimer’s.
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A famous surgeon who performed over 3, 000 surgeries.
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A famous astronaut who went to space so he could walk again.
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Detailed explanation-1: -On May 27, 1995, the actor injured his spinal cord after falling off his horse in an equestrian competition. Today, hundreds of thousands of people have seen their quality of life improved through his selfless commitment and relentless activism. Christopher Reeve’s life changed on May 27, 1995.
Detailed explanation-2: -Actor and quadriplegic Christopher Reeve inspired people to work harder to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. Oct. 11, 2004–He became the public face of people living with paralysis, working tirelessly to promote research into spinal cord injury while waging his own tireless battle to walk again.
Detailed explanation-3: -Christopher Reeve’s recovery Christopher Reeve demonstrated to the world that he had recovered some movement and sensation. While he could not walk, did not regain bowel, bladder, or sexual function, nor could he breathe without a ventilator, his limited recovery was significant.