The Term for a Paralysis of the Lower Limbs and Trunk

question 200

Short Answer

The term for a paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk is ____________________.

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Definitions:

Working Memory

Working memory is a cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing, important for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically seconds to minutes.

Henry Molaison (H.M.)

A patient who became an important case study in the understanding of memory after undergoing a surgical procedure that left him with severe anterograde amnesia.

Explicit Memories

Memories that can be consciously recalled, such as facts and events, and are part of the declarative memory system.