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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for reflexes and spasticity in the presence of a spinal cord injury?
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for reflexes and spasticity in the presence of a spinal cord injury?
- Spinal nerves
- Upper Motor Neurons (UMN) (correct)
- Lower Motor Neurons (LMN)
- Brain
Which level of the spinal cord does a LMN injury occur if the injury is below it?
Which level of the spinal cord does a LMN injury occur if the injury is below it?
- T and below
- L1-2 (correct)
- Cervical spine
- LOI
Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by greater weakness in the upper limbs compared to the lower limbs?
Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by greater weakness in the upper limbs compared to the lower limbs?
- Brown-Séquard Syndrome
- Paraplegia
- Tetraplegia
- Central Cord Syndrome (correct)
Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by ipsilateral loss of light touch, vibration, 2pt discrimination, and conscious proprioception?
Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by ipsilateral loss of light touch, vibration, 2pt discrimination, and conscious proprioception?
Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by contralateral loss of pain, temperature, deep pressure, and unconscious proprioception?
Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by contralateral loss of pain, temperature, deep pressure, and unconscious proprioception?
Which of the following items is NOT mentioned as a requirement for sensory testing?
Which of the following items is NOT mentioned as a requirement for sensory testing?
What position should the patient be in during sensory testing?
What position should the patient be in during sensory testing?
Which of the following sensory points must be tested during sensory testing?
Which of the following sensory points must be tested during sensory testing?
