Autonomic Dysreflexia

question 59

Multiple Choice

Autonomic dysreflexia .

• A) involves uncontrolled activation of autonomic neurons
• B) is also known as autonomic areflexia
• C) results from overexcitatory input from the cortex
• D) usually precedes spinal shock

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