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What is the main function of the spinal cord?
What is the main function of the spinal cord?
- To regulate body temperature
- To transmit messages between the brain and the rest of the body (correct)
- To store energy for the body
- To protect the body from infection
Which type of spinal cord injury results in loss of sensation and movement in all four limbs?
Which type of spinal cord injury results in loss of sensation and movement in all four limbs?
- Brown sequard syndrome
- Tetraplegia (correct)
- Central cord syndrome
- Paraplegia
What is the purpose of myelography in the clinical evaluation of spinal cord injuries?
What is the purpose of myelography in the clinical evaluation of spinal cord injuries?
- To measure the patient's heart rate
- To assess the patient's cognitive function
- To monitor the patient's blood pressure
- To visualize the spinal cord and surrounding structures (correct)
What is the primary goal of surgical treatment for spinal cord injuries?
What is the primary goal of surgical treatment for spinal cord injuries?
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Which type of therapy is used to help patients with spinal cord injuries regain strength and mobility?
Which type of therapy is used to help patients with spinal cord injuries regain strength and mobility?
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What is the term for the bundle of nerves that runs down the back and is susceptible to injury?
What is the term for the bundle of nerves that runs down the back and is susceptible to injury?
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