NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
if your smooth muscles get paralyzed would it be life-threatening?
A
yes
B
no
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Why would a disease that causes the paralysis of smooth muscles to be a life-threatening disorder? Without smooth muscles, out food could not be digested and our blood would not be pumped as well. This would result in us not getting the nutrients needed to all the body cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The affected part of your body may also be: stiff (spastic paralysis), with occasional muscle spasms. floppy (flaccid paralysis) numb, painful or tingly.

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