What Term Is Used to Describe the Complication That Can

question 40

Multiple Choice

What term is used to describe the complication that can result from a spinal cord injury above T6 that is producing paroxysmal hypertension,as well as piloerection and sweating above the spinal cord lesion?

• A) Craniosacral dysreflexia
• B) Parasympathetic dysreflexia
• C) Autonomic hyperreflexia
• D) Retrograde hyperreflexia

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Definitions:

Endorphin Antagonists

Substances that block the action of endorphins, natural pain-relieving compounds in the body, affecting pain and stress responses.

Immediate Pain

refers to the direct, often sharp sensation of discomfort or distress occurring at the moment of injury or ailment.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the brain to interpret.

Central Nervous System

The complex network of the brain and spinal cord that is responsible for processing and sending out all the signals that control the body.